Sandra Charitable Trust
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Sandra Charitable Trust
The Sandra Charitable Trust was established in 1987 as an unincorporated charity operating under a Trust Deed. Its mission is to support vulnerable groups across health, welfare, and social challenges, with core priorities including nurses and professional welfare, animal welfare organisations, medical and scientific research, environmental protection, poverty relief, and youth development. The Trust emphasises frontline services, capacity-building, and systemic change, funding projects such as organisational upgrades for disabled children's services and leadership programmes for nurses. It upholds strong governance through robust investment policies and risk oversight to ensure sustainable impact. The Trust is a discreet, high-stewardship funder focused on deep-impact philanthropy.
What Sandra Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a broad array of projects, including core costs, unrestricted grants, bereavement care, health improvement, social inclusion, and infrastructure development. Specific cause areas include nurses and professional welfare, animal welfare, medical and scientific research, environmental protection, poverty relief, and youth development. The Trust supports frontline services, capacity-building, and systemic change, with examples including organisational upgrades for disabled children's services and leadership programmes for nurses. Funding is available for charities operating exclusively in England and Wales, with no income thresholds or religious restrictions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities or community groups operating in England and Wales. The Trust supports organisations of all sizes, with no income thresholds or religious restrictions. Beneficiaries include children, youth, people experiencing poverty, and animals, as well as individuals and organisations working to enhance service quality and enduring change. The Trust prioritises charities that deliver frontline services, capacity-building, and systemic change within its thematic scope.
What Sandra Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund projects outside its thematic scope of health, welfare, social challenges, and the specific priority areas listed. There are no exclusions for particular project types beyond these themes, and no restrictions based on income or religion.
How they like to fund
Funding is strictly invitation-only, with the Trust identifying organisations through its networks. It provides both core costs and unrestricted grants, emphasising frontline services, capacity-building, and systemic change. The Trust is a high-stewardship funder focused on deep-impact philanthropy, supporting measurable outcomes over routine activities.
How much does Sandra Charitable Trust give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Sandra Charitable Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Sandra Charitable Trust
Sandra 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 as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sandra Charitable Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Sandra Charitable Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Sandra Charitable Trust fund charities?
Sandra Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sandra Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Sandra Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sandra Charitable Trust?
Sandra 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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