Phillips Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Phillips Charitable Trust
The Phillips Charitable Trust is an independent UK grant-making trust established in 1996, governed by a board of six unpaid trustees who hold full discretion over funding decisions. Its mission promotes welfare for seafarers, animal protection, environmental conservation, and heritage preservation across Great Britain and Ireland, with an emphasis on safety at sea, dignity for vulnerable groups, and stewardship of natural and cultural assets. The trust takes a conservative, trustee-led approach, prioritising recurring support for aligned charities alongside occasional one-off grants for urgent needs, guided by core values of mission fidelity, impact, and charitable integrity.
What Phillips Charitable Trust funds
Funding supports seafarer welfare, including lifeboat operations and rescue readiness, as well as animal husbandry and sanctuaries. Heritage and environmental initiatives such as site restorations and conservation efforts are also within scope. Grants cover core costs, projects, and general charitable purposes, with a strong emphasis on coastal communities, established charities, and UK-wide initiatives serving both humans and animals. The trust operates across Great Britain and Ireland, focusing on causes that align with its founding commitments.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities operating in Great Britain and Ireland. The trust prefers medium-to-large established organisations that demonstrate clear alignment with its mission and measurable impact. While no strict income thresholds are applied, smaller local charities may occasionally qualify. The trust does not fund individuals or non-charitable organisations, and its work primarily benefits seafarers, animals, and heritage or environmental assets.
What Phillips Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The trust does not fund individuals, non-registered charities, or organisations operating outside Great Britain and Ireland. It also does not support unsolicited applications, as all funding decisions are made internally on an invitation-only basis.
How they like to fund
Funding is provided through both recurring support for aligned charities and occasional one-off grants for urgent needs. Grants can cover core costs, project costs, or general charitable purposes. The trust operates on an invitation-only model, with no open calls or competitive processes; decisions are made internally on a rolling basis by the trustees, ensuring consistent stewardship of its resources.
How much does Phillips 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.
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How to apply to Phillips Charitable Trust
Phillips Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Phillips Charitable Trust provide?
Phillips Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does Phillips Charitable Trust fund charities?
Phillips Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Phillips Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Phillips Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Phillips Charitable Trust?
Phillips 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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