Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £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 Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust
The Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust was established in 1978 by the late British philanthropist Sir Clive Bourne, founder of Seabourne Express and Mossbourne Community Academy. Guided by his entrepreneurial legacy and Jewish values, the Trust takes a pragmatic, impact-focused approach to philanthropy. It favours long-term relationships with high-impact charities, offering flexible, responsive support without rigid thematic or geographic limits. The Trust's funding character combines family-driven Jewish community ties with a generalist commitment to supporting established charities working across a range of causes.
What Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust funds
The Trust funds education and training, particularly for disadvantaged youth, alongside the advancement of health and saving lives, including medical research and cancer support. Social welfare and general charitable purposes are also supported, as are environmental causes. Beneficiaries include children, young people, and cancer patients. The Trust primarily supports UK-registered charities based in England and Wales, with a preference for those operating at a national or regional scale and demonstrating proven impact. Grants can be unrestricted core funding, project-specific, or multi-year commitments.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities based in England and Wales. The Trust looks for established charities with a track record of proven impact, typically operating at a national or regional scale. It prioritises work benefiting children, young people, and cancer patients, alongside environmental causes. While guided by Jewish values, the Trust supports charities of any faith or none, reflecting its generalist approach. Organisations that are not yet established or lack registered charity status are not considered.
How they like to fund
The Trust typically provides unrestricted core funding, project-specific support, or multi-year commitments. It favours long-term relationships and offers flexible, responsive funding. The Trust works by invitation rather than accepting unsolicited applications, with selections made through the trustees' initiative, often tied to the founder's interests or prior connections. This approach allows the Trust to build deep partnerships with the charities it supports.
How much does Sir Clive Bourne 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 Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust
Sir Clive Bourne 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust provide?
Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust fund charities?
Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sir Clive Bourne Family Trust?
Sir Clive Bourne 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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