Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £50,000
- 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 Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust
The Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust, established in 2020, honours the legacy of Sarah Jane Leigh through compassionate grant-making led by trustees Lindy Goldkorn (Chair), Leah Goldkorn, and Gabriella Brooke. Its mission advances health, saves lives, and supports those with disabilities, with a distinctive emphasis on mental health initiatives that build resilience among vulnerable children, young people, families, and the general public. Core values of inclusivity, discreet support, and long-term wellbeing guide its lean, trustee-only operations. The Trust prioritises mental health projects, including pilot programmes, capacity building, strategic development, and occasional core costs for charities addressing awareness, practical assistance, and isolation reduction. It supports community-led efforts in health advancement and disability support, targeting grassroots organisations delivering interventions for young people's emotional wellbeing.
What Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds mental health projects that build resilience among vulnerable children, young people, and families, as well as the general public. It supports pilot programmes, capacity building, strategic development, and occasional core costs for charities working on awareness, practical assistance, and reducing isolation. The Trust also backs community-led efforts in health advancement and disability support, focusing on grassroots organisations delivering interventions for young people's emotional wellbeing. Grants are made to UK-registered charities in England and Wales, with a preference for small to medium-sized voluntary and specialist groups.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities based in England and Wales, with a preference for small to medium-sized voluntary and specialist groups. The Trust prioritises organisations working with vulnerable children, young people, and families, as well as those supporting individuals with disabilities and mental health needs. Community groups may also be considered. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; trustees proactively identify and approach recipients.
What Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals, capital projects, unrestricted grants, or activities outside England and Wales. It also avoids funding direct services, focusing instead on grant-making, advocacy, and awareness.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes grants on an ad hoc basis through trustee discretion, without open calls. It funds pilot programmes, capacity building, strategic development, and occasional core costs. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; trustees proactively identify and approach recipients.
How much does Sarah Jane Leigh 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.
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How to apply to Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust
Sarah Jane Leigh 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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- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust provide?
Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.
Where does Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust fund charities?
Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust?
Sarah Jane Leigh 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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