Philip Breeze Will Trust

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Typical grants
£10,000 – £100,000
Applications
Not accepted
Decisions
Once per year

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Philip Breeze Will Trust

The Philip Breeze Will Trust was established in 1996 under the will of Philip Breeze and is administered by Breeze Trustees Limited. It is a legacy-driven grant-making trust that distributes its income for general charitable purposes, funding registered UK charities and voluntary bodies. The Trust values prudent stewardship and financial discipline, operating with trustee discretion and no published strategy, reflecting the founder's intentions. This low-profile approach makes it a will-bound generalist funder reliant on trustee judgement, with a focus on supporting established organisations rather than emerging initiatives.

What Philip Breeze Will Trust funds

The Trust supports general charitable purposes, with a historical focus on health and disability, including sight loss and MS, as well as children and family welfare. It provides unrestricted or core support, preferring large, established organisations with significant UK-wide reach over niche or emerging initiatives. There are no geographic restrictions, but recipients typically operate nationally. The Trust's funding character is broad and discretionary, reflecting the founder's intentions for wide charitable impact across diverse social causes.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies. The Trust prefers large, established national organisations with significant reach. There are no geographic, income, or religious restrictions. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are awarded at trustee discretion without open calls. This approach means that only organisations already known to the trustees or identified through their own research are considered for funding.

What Philip Breeze Will Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund individuals, small or local groups, grassroots efforts, or project-specific or capital costs. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, meaning that charities cannot apply directly. This exclusionary approach reflects the Trust's preference for large, established national organisations and its reliance on trustee judgement rather than public processes.

How they like to fund

The Trust provides unrestricted or core support, typically as one-off grants. It does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are awarded at trustee discretion without open calls or published guidelines. This funding style reflects the Trust's low-profile, will-bound approach, relying on trustee judgement to identify and support suitable organisations.

How much does Philip Breeze Will Trust give?

£10,000 – £100,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
DisabilityHealthChildren & youth

How to apply to Philip Breeze Will Trust

Philip Breeze Will 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 once per year.

What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Philip Breeze Will Trust provide?

Philip Breeze Will Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £100,000.

Where does Philip Breeze Will Trust fund charities?

Philip Breeze Will Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Philip Breeze Will Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Philip Breeze Will Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Philip Breeze Will Trust?

Philip Breeze Will 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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