Pell Charitable Trust
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Pell Charitable Trust
The Pell Charitable Trust is a family trust established in 2010, overseen by five trustees including Pell family members and Ludlow Trust Company Ltd. Its mission is to advance exclusively charitable purposes under English and Wales law anywhere in the world. The trustees hold wide discretionary powers to deploy income and capital, prioritising trustee autonomy over predefined focuses. The trust takes a quietly generalist approach, with no published strategic plans or thematic identities. It supports a broad spectrum of general charitable activities benefiting the public, without articulated priorities. The trust is distinctive for its flexibility and opacity, accepting only invited applications – no unsolicited submissions or open processes exist.
What Pell Charitable Trust funds
The trust funds a broad spectrum of general charitable activities, with no predefined focus on particular causes. Its grants may cover any lawful charitable purpose, including areas such as education, health, social welfare, and the arts. The trust does not restrict itself to specific types of costs or activities, leaving all decisions to trustees. Geographically, while the governing document permits funding anywhere in the world, practice centres on England and Wales.
Who can apply
The trust does not impose formal restrictions on legal status, income size, or geographic location of applicants. It may fund institutions, foundations, trusts, individuals, and undertakings. However, the trust only accepts invited applications, meaning charities must be approached by the trustees rather than applying directly. There are no published beneficiary group priorities, so the trust may support any organisation that advances charitable purposes. Charities seeking support should aim to become known to the trust through networks or professional connections.
What Pell Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The trust has no published list of exclusions. It does not specifically rule out any type of charitable activity, cost, or organisation. All decisions are at the discretion of the trustees, who consider each case on its merits. The only practical limitation is that the trust only accepts invited applications, so unsolicited requests are not considered.
How they like to fund
The trust funds on an ad hoc basis, with no fixed schedule or grant types. It does not publish whether grants are one-off or multi-year, or whether they support core costs or projects. The trust accepts only invited applications, so charities cannot apply directly. There are no publicised grant ranges or decision-making processes.
How much does Pell Charitable Trust give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Pell Charitable Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Pell Charitable Trust
Pell Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Pell Charitable Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Pell Charitable Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Pell Charitable Trust fund charities?
Pell Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Pell Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Pell Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Pell Charitable Trust?
Pell Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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