Serth and Gates Charity
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £15,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Serth and Gates Charity
The Serth and Gates Charity is an independent grant-making trust established in 2008 through an endowment from Geoffrey Serth, later absorbing the Mrs I J Gates Charity Fund. Governed by a small board of trustees with no paid staff, the charity pursues general charitable purposes with a strong priority on veterinary education, study, and research to advance animal welfare and public health. Its ethos emphasises sustainable investment and public benefit through building expertise in veterinary science. Operating flexibly across England and Wales, the trust funds project-specific initiatives in veterinary fields, including educational programmes, student awards, and research.
What Serth and Gates Charity funds
The charity supports project-specific initiatives in veterinary fields, including educational programmes, student awards, tuition support, and research conducted by or in partnership with animal welfare organisations. Work that builds expertise in veterinary science and contributes to public health is prioritised. Grants are directed towards UK-registered charities and higher education institutions across England and Wales, focusing on service-delivery charities and aspiring veterinary professionals rather than direct individual or community aid. Themes include veterinary education, animal welfare research, and professional development for veterinary students.
Who can apply
The trust funds UK-registered charities and academic institutions. Beneficiaries include aspiring veterinary professionals and service-delivery charities working in animal welfare. Eligible applicants must be established UK charities or academics based in the UK, with a preference for medium-to-large organisations. No strict income thresholds apply. Funding is by invitation only, and the trust may work through nominations from partners such as universities; unsolicited applications are not accepted.
What Serth and Gates Charity doesn't fund
The trust does not fund individuals, core operating costs, emergency appeals, or organisations based outside the UK. It also excludes general community aid and projects that fall outside the veterinary field, focusing instead on veterinary education, research, and animal welfare initiatives.
How they like to fund
Funding is by invitation only, with no unsolicited applications accepted. The trust allocates grants on an ad hoc basis, decided by the trustees. It supports project-specific initiatives rather than core costs, and its approach is trustee-led and discretionary, adapting proactively to sector needs.
How much does Serth and Gates Charity give?
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How to apply to Serth and Gates Charity
Serth and Gates Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Serth and Gates Charity provide?
Serth and Gates Charity typically provides grants of £5,000 - £15,000.
Where does Serth and Gates Charity fund charities?
Serth and Gates Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Serth and Gates Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Serth and Gates Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Serth and Gates Charity?
Serth and Gates Charity 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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