Selwood Charitable Trust
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- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Selwood Charitable Trust
Selwood Charitable Trust is a family-led generalist funder established in 1973. Guided by the discretion of its trustees, primarily from the founding Selwood family, it pursues a flexible remit of charitable objects with a strong emphasis on public benefit. The trust's approach is characterised by adaptability to emerging needs, sustainable and ethical investing, and trustee-led decisions that foster enduring family governance. It has a broad funding remit, supporting a wide spectrum of charitable purposes across the UK. What sets the trust apart is its pure discretion model: it works exclusively by invitation, relying on trustee networks and relationships rather than unsolicited applications.
What Selwood Charitable Trust funds
Selwood supports a broad range of charitable causes UK-wide, including health, social welfare, property initiatives, charitable infrastructure, and environmental or social projects. There are historic ties to southern England, though no geographic restrictions apply. The trust funds organisations of all sizes—small, medium, and large charities—as well as individuals. It provides unrestricted grants, project support, core costs, and occasionally substantial asset or property gifts. The trustees have wide discretion to adapt to emerging needs, so the actual focus can vary over time.
Who can apply
There are no formal income, size, or location barriers for applicants. The trust funds charities, other charitable organisations, and individuals across the UK. However, the trust operates exclusively by invitation; unsolicited applications are not accepted. Charities that are well-connected and can demonstrate alignment with broad public benefit through personal trustee outreach are most likely to be considered. The trust has no restriction on religious context or specific beneficiary groups.
What Selwood Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The only explicit exclusion is for non-charitable activities. Beyond that, Selwood does not restrict funding by cause, geography, beneficiary type, or organisation size, making it one of the most flexible generalist funders.
How they like to fund
Funding is invitation-only; the trust does not accept or review unsolicited proposals. Grants are made through trustee networks, relationships, and recommendations. Selwood offers flexible support including unrestricted grants, project costs, core costs, and occasionally substantial non-cash assets or property gifts.
How much does Selwood Charitable Trust give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Selwood Charitable Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Selwood Charitable Trust
Selwood 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 Selwood Charitable Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Selwood Charitable Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Selwood Charitable Trust fund charities?
Selwood Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Selwood Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Selwood Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Selwood Charitable Trust?
Selwood 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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