Princess Anne's Charities
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Princess Anne's Charities
Princess Anne's Charities is a UK-based grant-making trust established in 1979 to advance general charitable purposes, with a distinctive focus on organisations and causes aligned with the personal interests and patronages of The Princess Royal, Princess Anne. Governed by a small board of trustees, it reflects her philanthropic legacy by supporting the voluntary sector through core operations, projects, capacity building, and strategic initiatives that strengthen civil society. Its values emphasise effectiveness, integrity, long-term impact, strong governance, and leveraging royal credibility to amplify social benefit.
What Princess Anne's Charities funds
The trust funds a broad spectrum of priorities mirroring Princess Anne's commitments, including child welfare, disability inclusion, health for children and in developing countries, education, youth development, sports, emergency response, social care for carers and the elderly, veterans' support, and advancing women in STEM. Beneficiaries encompass vulnerable children and families, people with disabilities, medical professionals, athletes, and underserved communities, often with UK roots but international reach via royal involvement.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities based in England, Wales, or Scotland—typically medium to large established organisations with proven impact, sector leadership, and sustainability; grassroots groups are rarely supported. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding is invitation-only, identified via trustees or the Princess Royal's network.
What Princess Anne's Charities doesn't fund
The trust excludes individuals, non-charities, and causes that do not align with its priorities. It does not support grassroots or small local groups, and funding is not available through open application.
How they like to fund
Funding is invitation-only, identified via trustees or the Princess Royal's network. Grants are awarded ad hoc at trustees' discretion, supporting core operations, projects, capacity building, and strategic initiatives. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How much does Princess Anne's Charities 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 Princess Anne's Charities
Princess Anne's Charities 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Princess Anne's Charities.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Princess Anne's Charities provide?
Princess Anne's Charities typically provides grants of £5,000 - £20,000.
Where does Princess Anne's Charities fund charities?
Princess Anne's Charities funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Princess Anne's Charities accept unsolicited applications?
Princess Anne's Charities does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Princess Anne's Charities?
Princess Anne's Charities 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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