Regent Charities Limited

Regent Charities Limited is a grant-making charitable company limited by guarantee, established on 27 September 1996, dedicated to distributing donations and grants exclusively to registered charities and voluntary organisations across England and Wales. With three trustees, no paid directors, and a registered address at 158–162 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, it embodies a traditional stewardship model, prioritising rigorous governance—including policies on conflicts, reserves, risks, and complaints—while operating solely as a pass-through funder without direct programmes, property, or trading activities. Its mission centres on bolstering the charitable sector through general philanthropic support, reflecting values of compliance, sector alignment, and broad stewardship over targeted agendas.

The funder supports general charitable purposes, including unrestricted core costs, with a stated interest in education and training but functioning as a versatile generalist without narrow thematic, regional, or beneficiary priorities. It aids small to medium-sized established charities, enhancing their operations and impact rather than funding specific projects, capital needs, or emergencies.

Eligibility is strictly limited to UK-registered charities in England and Wales; it does not support individuals, unregistered groups, communities directly, or organisations outside this scope, with no religious restrictions or income thresholds, though smaller entities are preferred. Regent does not accept unsolicited applications, publish guidance, or maintain a public website—grants are awarded at trustee discretion during annual meetings, with no fixed deadlines or open calls. Typical awards range from £2,000 to £15,000, emphasising flexible, operational strengthening for aligned charities in a landscape dominated by specialist funders.