Ranworth Trust 1985
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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 Ranworth Trust 1985
The Ranworth Trust 1985 is a family-governed grant-making charity established in 1985 by the Cator family, with trustees including Mark Cator, Jane Cator, and The Hon Isabel Alicia Cator. Rooted in East Norfolk, it sustains a substantial endowment for long-term community benefit, emphasizing responsible stewardship that balances current grants with asset growth. Its mission focuses on advancing opportunity and education locally, medical research nationally, and technological innovation internationally, reflecting core values of sustained impact, prudent financial management, and family-led selectivity. The trust prioritises grants to UK-registered charities delivering high-impact work, blending hyper-local responsiveness with selective global funding.
What Ranworth Trust 1985 funds
The trust funds a broad range of causes aligned with its three-part mission. Locally in East Norfolk, it supports community education and opportunity, often through grassroots organisations. Nationally, it funds medical research into curable illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease. Internationally, it backs long-term technological or developmental initiatives in child welfare, conservation, and global aid, with examples including work similar to Hope and Homes for Children and Save the Rhino International. It supports projects, core costs, and strategic efforts—whether restricted or unrestricted—amplifying proven organisations with established track records. Geographic focus is strongest in East Norfolk, extending to UK national and worldwide projects that align with its priorities.
Who can apply
Eligible entities are UK-registered charities of any size, with no income thresholds, though patterns favour those with demonstrable infrastructure. The trust prioritises organisations with established track records and high-impact work. It never funds individuals. Beneficiary groups vary by focus area, including local communities in East Norfolk, patients affected by curable illnesses, and children and conservation causes internationally. The trust's family-led selectivity means it seeks deep, strategic interventions rather than broad or unproven efforts.
What Ranworth Trust 1985 doesn't fund
The trust does not fund individuals, capital projects, or unproven causes. It eschews capital projects and instead focuses on deep, strategic interventions that amplify proven organisations. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, as funding is by trustee-led invitation only.
How much does Ranworth Trust 1985 give?
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How to apply to Ranworth Trust 1985
Ranworth Trust 1985 does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Ranworth Trust 1985 provide?
Ranworth Trust 1985 typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does Ranworth Trust 1985 fund charities?
Ranworth Trust 1985 funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Ranworth Trust 1985 accept unsolicited applications?
Ranworth Trust 1985 does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Ranworth Trust 1985?
Ranworth Trust 1985 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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