S and Y Charitable Trust

The S and Y Charitable Trust, established in February 1996 as charity number 1053284, is a grant-making trust dedicated to advancing general charitable purposes, with a focus on education (including training) and religious activities across England and Wales. Operating as a conventional family-run entity with three trustees and volunteer support, it emphasizes public benefit for vulnerable groups without a published founding vision, theory of change, or distinctive strategy, aligning with traditional UK charitable remits through discretionary grants rather than open calls.

It prioritizes support for children and young people, elderly individuals, and people of particular ethnic or racial origins, funding educational initiatives, training programs, religious activities, and broadly defined general charitable work. Grants may cover projects, core costs, or other activities without specified restrictions on types, though public filings lack named examples or thematic breakdowns, reflecting a generalist approach to public benefit.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities, with no income size thresholds, geographic base requirements, or other special criteria beyond alignment with its objects; operations span England and Wales without locality focus. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are awarded at trustee discretion with no published process, forms, deadlines, or meeting schedules. Typical grant ranges and amounts are unspecified, though recent annual expenditure reached £131,492 (year ending March 2024). Distinctives include its closed application policy, absence of Gift Aid status, and standard governance on safeguarding and risks, differentiating it as a low-profile, invitation-only funder for fitting charities rather than proactive seekers.