Philip Breeze Will Trust

The Philip Breeze Will Trust, established in 1996 under the will of Philip Breeze and administered solely by Breeze Trustees Limited, is a legacy-driven grant-making trust dedicated to distributing its annual income for general charitable purposes. It supports registered UK charities and voluntary bodies through trustee-led grants, adhering closely to the founder's intentions without operating its own programmes or providing direct individual aid. With no published strategy or thematic restrictions, its approach emphasizes discretionary funding to established organisations, reflecting values of prudent stewardship, financial discipline, and broad charitable impact across diverse social causes.

Historically, the trust has funded prominent national charities addressing health and disability (e.g., RNIB for sight loss, MS Society), children and family welfare (e.g., Action for Children), and other generalist areas, offering unrestricted or core support to amplify their UK-wide operations. It shows no specialisation in causes, beneficiaries, or programmes, prioritising major entities with significant reach over niche or emerging initiatives.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities, with a clear preference for large, established national organisations; unsolicited applications are not accepted, and grants are awarded at trustee discretion without open calls or guidelines. There are no geographic, income, or religious restrictions, though recipients typically operate nationally.

Typical grants range from £10,000 to £100,000, with £247,985 distributed in 2024, aligned to annual trustee meetings and income cycles—no deadlines apply. Distinctively, it excludes individuals, small/local groups, grassroots efforts, and project-specific or capital funding, differentiating itself as a low-profile, will-bound generalist funder reliant on trustee judgement rather than public processes.