Pharsalia Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Pharsalia Charitable Trust
The Pharsalia Charitable Trust is a discretionary generalist grantmaker established by deed in 2007. Rooted in an endowment from N S Blackwell, its core mission is to advance charitable purposes as trustees determine, with a strong emphasis on relieving sickness and supporting health, welfare, and social needs. The Trust operates with a flexible, investment-led philosophy that prioritises capital preservation, funding solely from annual income, and responsive grantmaking to address emerging priorities in medical welfare and hardship relief. It blends immediate aid with longer-term sectoral improvements, taking a targeted, trustee-driven approach without thematic silos.
What Pharsalia Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds relief of sickness, medical research, healthcare initiatives, and alleviation of suffering, with a particular focus on supporting disadvantaged groups and patients with chronic illnesses such as myeloma, rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, and lymphoma. Grants support a wide range of activities including patient services, welfare and holiday programmes, educational efforts, digital tools for rare diseases, research projects, core operations, and disaster relief. Beneficiaries span local Oxfordshire voluntary organisations, national UK health charities, higher education institutions, and international relief efforts, delivering outcomes such as reduced suffering, enhanced quality of life, and research advancements.
Who can apply
Eligible organisations include UK registered charities and community groups, with a particular emphasis on small to medium-sized charities and voluntary groups. The Trust prioritises Oxfordshire-based organisations for health and welfare work, alongside national medical research charities and selective international relief efforts. There are no strict income limits or entity restrictions, and the Trust supports a broad range of beneficiaries including patients with chronic illnesses and disadvantaged groups. Funding is directed towards organisations that align with the Trust's health-focused mission.
How they like to fund
The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; funding occurs by trustee invitation only. Grants are made from annual income, with a responsive approach that supports both immediate aid and longer-term sectoral improvements. The Trust funds core operations as well as specific projects, and its broad objects allow for flexible, trustee-driven grantmaking without rigid thematic silos.
How much does Pharsalia 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 Pharsalia Charitable Trust
Pharsalia 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.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Pharsalia Charitable Trust provide?
Pharsalia Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £10,000.
Where does Pharsalia Charitable Trust fund charities?
Pharsalia Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Pharsalia Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Pharsalia Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Pharsalia Charitable Trust?
Pharsalia 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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