Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £15,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust
The Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust, established in 1994, is an independent grantmaking trust focused on advancing education and training for children and young people across England and Wales. Guided by a small board of experienced trustees, the Trust takes a broad, generalist approach to funding, supporting both formal curriculum activities and informal learning experiences such as science outreach, wildlife education, and heritage engagement. Its flexible and responsive grantmaking is characterised by a commitment to fostering social mobility and delivering public benefit. The Trust works with both high-profile institutions and grassroots projects, offering reliable, adaptive support through strategic, opportunity-driven partnerships.
What Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports a diverse range of educational, cultural, and social initiatives that enrich learning opportunities for young people. Specific areas include botanical outreach, cultural research, social justice initiatives, and employability skills programmes. It funds project costs, bursaries, educational awards, and programme costs that enhance access to opportunities. Activities must take place primarily in England and Wales and align with the Trust's educational objectives. The Trust prioritises young people as primary beneficiaries, funding both formal curriculum activities and informal experiences like science outreach, wildlife education, and heritage engagement.
Who can apply
The Trust supports registered UK charities, community groups, and individuals. It prioritises children and young people as beneficiaries. There are no strict income thresholds or organisational size limits, as long as the activities align with educational objectives and take place primarily in England and Wales. The Trust works with both large institutions and smaller grassroots projects, so organisations of all scales are welcome to be considered.
What Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not provide capital funding or emergency relief. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, making awards at the board's sole discretion based on identified needs. Activities must align with its educational objectives and take place primarily in England and Wales.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers flexible and responsive grantmaking, providing project funding, bursaries, educational awards, and programme costs. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, awards are made at the board's sole discretion based on identified needs and strategic, opportunity-driven partnerships. The Trust works by invitation, seeking out initiatives that align with its priorities.
How much does Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust 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.
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Good to know
How to apply to Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust
Roger and Ingrid Pilkington 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.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust provide?
Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £15,000.
Where does Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust fund charities?
Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Roger and Ingrid Pilkington Charitable Trust?
Roger and Ingrid Pilkington 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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