R L Charitable Trust

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Typical grants: £10,000 – £50,000
Applications: By invitation only
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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

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About R L Charitable Trust

The RL Charitable Trust, founded in 2016 by the Lazar family, is dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged children and young people under 25. Its mission is rooted in values of education, equality of opportunity, and practical, long-term interventions. The Trust acts as a selective steward of resources, prioritising enduring societal impact over short-term aid. It operates through a proactive, relationship-driven model, identifying and inviting grantees that are well-managed and deliver measurable outcomes. This hands-on approach reflects the Trust's commitment to strategic alignment and proven efficacy. The Trust's funding character is one of targeted, thoughtful investment in organisations that can demonstrate real change for young people facing poverty, ill health, or limited opportunities.

What R L Charitable Trust funds

The Trust funds projects that alleviate poverty, advance education and training from preschool through higher education, support children and young people with disabilities, and address health, housing, clothing, and hardship needs. It particularly supports educational bursaries, at-risk interventions, and programmes that create positive life changes for deprived youth. The Trust favours non-denominational initiatives with a strong educational focus. Geographically, it prioritises charities based in London, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire, as well as UK-wide efforts and projects in Sub-Saharan Africa delivered through UK-registered entities. Exceptional cases outside these areas may also be considered. The Trust seeks to fund work that offers practical, long-term solutions and measurable outcomes for its target beneficiaries.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities that are financially robust and demonstrate excellent governance. The Trust prioritises organisations based in London, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire, but also considers UK-wide charities and UK entities working in Sub-Saharan Africa. There are no income thresholds; instead, the Trust looks for a clear impact on disadvantaged children and young people under 25. Beneficiaries include those facing ill health, poverty, or limited opportunities. The Trust values well-managed organisations with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes. It does not accept unsolicited applications, so charities must be approached by the Trust.

What R L Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund individuals, non-charitable organisations, or projects that are not aligned with its focus on disadvantaged children and young people under 25. It only supports UK-registered charities and does not typically fund initiatives outside its priority geographic areas of London, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, the UK generally, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Trust also does not accept unsolicited applications.

How they like to fund

The Trust operates by invitation only, proactively identifying and selecting grantees. It favours a hands-on, relationship-driven approach, funding projects and occasionally core costs. The Trust prioritises well-managed organisations with clear, measurable outcomes and typically offers multi-year support. This selective, strategic model ensures that funds are directed to initiatives with the greatest potential for lasting impact.

How much does R L Charitable Trust give?

£10,000 – £50,000

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

Children & youthEducationPoverty & hardship

How to apply to R L Charitable Trust

R L 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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Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does R L Charitable Trust provide?

R L Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.

Where does R L Charitable Trust fund charities?

R L Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does R L Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

R L Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from R L Charitable Trust?

R L 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.