Schroder Charity Trust

The Trust funds work across the UK in priorities such as early intervention for vulnerable children, school readiness, literacy and academic attainment, financial literacy, vocational training, apprenticeships, and employment support for young offenders. It also supports youth work, poverty relief, services for older people experiencing isolation, homelessness prevention, and community-led resilience initiatives. Funding can cover project delivery and core costs, with an emphasis on charities that can show measurable outcomes and sustainable approaches to the challenges they address.

Registered charities based and working in the UK are eligible to apply. The Trust prioritises organisations that enable children and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their potential in education and employment, and those strengthening communities for vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Charities with clear impact and community connection are valued as strategic partners. The Trust focuses on charities that can demonstrate strong impact measurement and community ties.

The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and typically supports project delivery and core costs. It values measurable outcomes and sustainable approaches, focusing on the impact charities can achieve rather than on programmatic restrictions.