Sands Family Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Sands Family Trust
The Sands Family Trust is a private charitable trust established in England and Wales in July 2010, governed by trustees Peter Sands, Jacqui Moseley, and Rebecca Nicolson. Its mission focuses on advancing education, relieving poverty, and supporting the performing arts to deliver broad public benefit. The Trust adopts a flexible, trustee-led approach that responds to significant societal needs without rigid themes or beneficiary groups, emphasising enduring impact through capital donations and sustaining resources over time.
What Sands Family Trust funds
The Trust funds diverse charitable initiatives in its core areas—education, poverty alleviation, and performing arts—supporting both individuals and organisations via grant-making only, with no operational programmes. Beneficiaries span the general public globally, though primarily in England and Wales, including local UK projects and international causes identified by trustees for high potential impact. It backs general activities without specified programme types, such as project or core costs.
Who can apply
The Trust prefers established organisations over grassroots groups and does not restrict beneficiaries by legal status, income size, or geography, though it primarily supports projects in England and Wales. Eligibility is invite-only, and the Trust relies on trustee discretion, so organisations with prior relationships aligning precisely with its priorities are best suited.
What Sands Family Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-charitable or misaligned activities. It rejects unsolicited applications, meaning organisations without an invitation or prior connection are unlikely to receive support.
How they like to fund
The Trust is an invite-only funder, rejecting unsolicited applications and relying on trustee discretion. It prefers established organisations and emphasises enduring impact through capital donations and sustaining resources over time, with no multi-year commitments commonly mentioned.
How much does Sands Family 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 Sands Family Trust
Sands Family 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 Sands Family Trust provide?
Sands Family Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £25,000.
Where does Sands Family Trust fund charities?
Sands Family Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sands Family Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Sands Family Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sands Family Trust?
Sands Family 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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