Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £30,000
- 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 Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust
The Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust is a family-led grant-making trust established in 1974. Governed by the Storey family, it emphasises prudent, responsible stewardship of its investment portfolio, distributing roughly one year's income annually. The Trust supports a broad range of charitable activities without a narrow thematic focus, prioritising steady, flexible funding for organisations that deliver clear public benefit. Rooted in intergenerational philanthropy, it values financial prudence and compliance with charity law, drawing from a substantial investment portfolio to provide reliable support to proven charities.
What Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds diverse causes including medical research, children's services, substance misuse rehabilitation, environmental conservation, and community heritage. Grants are flexible, covering unrestricted core costs, projects, and occasional capital needs. The Trust supports registered charities operating across the UK, with a particular historic emphasis on North-East England, especially the areas around Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities. The Trust prefers to support established, medium-to-large charities with proven track records and annual incomes from hundreds of thousands to millions. Very small or newly formed organisations are unlikely to qualify. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, grants are made through trustee networks, referrals, or existing relationships.
What Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund very small or newly formed organisations, nor does it support high-risk ventures or mission-specific agendas. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.
How they like to fund
Grants are typically unrestricted, covering core costs, projects, and occasional capital needs. The Trust prefers to support established charities with proven track records. It does not accept unsolicited applications; grants arise through trustee networks, referrals, or prior relationships. Decisions are made annually at the trustees' discretion.
How much does Samuel Storey Family 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.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust
Samuel Storey Family 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.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust provide?
Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £30,000.
Where does Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust fund charities?
Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Samuel Storey Family Charitable Trust?
Samuel Storey Family 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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