Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £40,000
- 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 Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2
The Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 is a discreet UK grant-making charity established in memory of Ruth and Lionel Jacobson. Managed by two trustees, its mission is to alleviate poverty and sickness, advance education and knowledge for all ages, and support medical research through targeted philanthropic grants. The Trust embodies values of compassion, generosity, and commitment to human wellbeing, adopting a traditional, trustee-led approach that prioritises high-impact institutional support over open calls. It is known for its flexible yet focused ethos, avoiding thematic programmes and instead emphasising substantive, governance-aligned advancements in wellbeing.
What Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 funds
The Trust funds projects, programmes, and institutional efforts in medical research, higher education, public health, and hardship relief. It consistently supports established UK-based charities and academic institutions tackling these core themes, such as major research bodies and universities, with a focus on demonstrable societal impact. The work supported spans the UK, with no narrow issue-specificity, allowing the Trust to respond to a broad range of initiatives that align with its objects of alleviating poverty and sickness, advancing education, and supporting medical research.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities and academic institutions operating UK-wide. The Trust prefers medium-to-large established entities that demonstrate robust governance and alignment with its objects. Small or grassroots groups are not typically supported, and there are no published income thresholds. The Trust directs funding through trustees' networks rather than open applications, so unsolicited approaches are not accepted.
What Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 doesn't fund
The Trust does not typically support small or grassroots groups, and it does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is directed through trustees' networks to pre-selected beneficiaries, so organisations outside these networks are unlikely to receive support.
How much does Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 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.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2
Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 provide?
Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 typically provides grants of £10,000 - £40,000.
Where does Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 fund charities?
Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 accept unsolicited applications?
Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2?
Ruth and Lionel Jacobson Charitable Trust (Second Fund) No 2 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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