Pom Charitable Trust
Could Pom Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £30,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Pom Charitable Trust
Pom Charitable Trust is an independent UK grant-making trust, established in 2006, dedicated to relieving disadvantage for children up to age 18. Its mission is to provide enriching residential activity and adventure holidays within the UK, addressing barriers to developmental experiences away from home. The Trust emphasises social mobility, inclusion, wellbeing, and additionality, funding only opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible. Governed by eight unpaid trustees, it stewards a significant endowment for long-term impact. The Trust supports UK-registered charities delivering high-quality residential outdoor adventures, respite camps, and therapeutic interventions for vulnerable children.
What Pom Charitable Trust funds
Pom Charitable Trust funds residential outdoor adventures, respite camps, and therapeutic interventions for children up to 18 facing chronic illness, physical or mental disabilities, or deprivation. Grants cover direct costs such as accommodation, specialist staffing, travel, and activities that build confidence, independence, and social skills. The Trust prioritises opportunities that are additional to existing provision, ensuring each experience is otherwise inaccessible. There are no regional restrictions; the Trust funds projects across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The focus is solely on residential experiences away from home, with the aim of providing transformative developmental benefits.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, typically small to medium-sized organisations with robust safeguarding and accessibility practices. The Trust supports charities that deliver direct, measurable impact for vulnerable children aged 0-18, particularly those affected by chronic illness, disability, or social and financial hardship. Charities must demonstrate a clear focus on residential adventure or respite activities that address barriers to developmental experiences. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and considers organisations across the UK, with no regional or religious restrictions.
What Pom Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-residential day trips, general youth work, overseas activities, or core costs. Its specialist remit means it only supports residential adventure experiences that are additional to existing provision. Requests for ongoing operational support or activities that are not residential in nature are not considered.
How they like to fund
Pom Charitable Trust awards grants for direct project costs, covering accommodation, specialist staffing, travel, and activities for residential adventures. The Trust emphasises additionality, supporting only opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible. Core costs and general operating expenses are not funded. The Trust considers unsolicited applications from eligible UK-registered charities.
How much does Pom 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 Pom Charitable Trust
Pom Charitable Trust takes applications via email application.
- 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.
See if Pom Charitable Trust could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Pom Charitable Trust provide?
Pom Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £30,000.
Where does Pom Charitable Trust fund charities?
Pom Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Pom Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Pom 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 Pom Charitable Trust?
Pom Charitable Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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