Roan Charitable Trust

The Trust funds a broad range of charitable purposes, with priorities including education (scholarships, capacity building, research), medical research (life sciences, disease prevention and treatment), social welfare (poverty relief, support for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and disadvantaged, quality-of-life improvements), and overseas development (humanitarian aid, community strengthening). Grants can cover project costs, core costs, capacity building, or capital projects, and occasionally unrestricted support. Funding is primarily directed across England and the UK, with some international scope. The Trust supports registered charities of any size, from grassroots to established organisations, that demonstrate meaningful social or scientific benefits.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities. There are no income thresholds, geographic base restrictions, or religious limits. The Trust supports charities of any size, from small grassroots groups to larger established organisations. Beneficiary groups prioritised include the elderly, disadvantaged, and other vulnerable populations. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; the Trust proactively identifies and invites recipients based on their assessment of impact and alignment with their broad priorities.

The Trust does not have predefined exclusions on cause areas, organisation types, or geographic focus. It supports a broad range of charitable purposes without strict criteria, making it a generalist funder that can consider a wide variety of work.

The Trust offers a variety of grant types including project costs, core costs, capacity building, capital projects, and occasional unrestricted support. It works by invitation only, proactively identifying and inviting recipients rather than accepting unsolicited applications. The Trust’s approach is flexible and responsive, with trustees assessing impact on a case-by-case basis.