Peter Samuel Charitable Trust
Could Peter Samuel Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £20,000
- Where they fund
- England, Wales, Scotland
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Phone first
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Peter Samuel Charitable Trust
Established in 1975, the Peter Samuel Charitable Trust advances health, heritage, Jewish life and culture, environmental restoration, and quality of life. Its values-driven ethos strengthens civil society through targeted support for impactful charitable work, particularly in medical sciences, cultural preservation, faith-based initiatives, and environmental efforts such as forestry and land stewardship. The trust operates on a lean, remuneration-free basis and integrates Jewish cultural priorities with health, heritage, and regional environmental focus. It does not favour large-scale or invitation-only processes and welcomes unsolicited applications from UK-registered charities, especially small to medium-sized entities.
What Peter Samuel Charitable Trust funds
The trust supports a broad array of projects covering capital and revenue costs and core funding. It funds activities that benefit children, people with ill-health or sensory impairments, faith groups, disaster services, and wider communities. The trust prioritises scalable interventions addressing persistent challenges in health, heritage, and environmental quality. Geographically, it supports registered charities across England, Wales, and Scotland, with a special affinity for south central Berkshire, east Somerset, and the Highlands of Scotland.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are registered charities and voluntary organisations, with a preference for small to medium-sized entities. The trust welcomes unsolicited applications from UK-based groups and has no religious restrictions. Priority is given to projects benefiting children, people with ill-health or sensory impairments, faith groups, and wider communities.
How they like to fund
The trust funds capital and revenue costs as well as core funding. It welcomes unsolicited applications and does not favour large-scale or invitation-only processes. The trust operates on a lean, remuneration-free basis.
How much does Peter Samuel Charitable Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Peter Samuel Charitable Trust
Peter Samuel Charitable Trust takes applications via phone first.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Peter Samuel Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as PETER SAMUEL CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 269065.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Peter Samuel Charitable Trust provide?
Peter Samuel Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £20,000.
Where does Peter Samuel Charitable Trust fund charities?
Peter Samuel Charitable Trust funds charities operating in England, Wales, Scotland.
Does Peter Samuel Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Peter Samuel Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Peter Samuel Charitable Trust?
Peter Samuel Charitable Trust takes applications via phone first. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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