Sir James Roll Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- Up to £1,500
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Sir James Roll Charitable Trust
The Sir James Roll Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making charity based in Rochester, Kent. It works to drive societal improvement through education, digital inclusion, and interfaith harmony. The trust embodies values of inclusivity and opportunity, funding both religious and secular initiatives. Its focus includes fostering mutual tolerance among world religions, advancing computer technology in schools and community projects, and supporting early identification of specific learning disorders. It prioritises small-scale projects that benefit underserved communities. The trust operates on a proactive, trustee-led basis without accepting unsolicited applications. Its flexible remit has no religious restrictions, allowing it to empower smaller charities tackling learning needs and inclusion through practical technology and education-focused aid.
What Sir James Roll Charitable Trust funds
The trust funds initiatives in education, digital inclusion, and interfaith harmony. Supported work includes IT equipment provision, facility upgrades, and direct services for people with learning disabilities, neurological disorders such as Rett syndrome or autism, individuals with criminal convictions, and survivors of domestic abuse. The trust prioritises small-scale, grassroots projects that serve vulnerable UK populations, with past grants supporting organisations working in educational exclusion and disability. International projects may be considered at the trustees’ discretion. The trust focuses on practical aid that unlocks potential through technology and early interventions, supporting both religious and secular causes.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities. The trust prefers small to medium-sized organisations that serve vulnerable groups within the UK. International projects may be considered on a discretionary basis. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; it operates on a proactive, trustee-led model. There are no religious restrictions, and both faith-based and secular charities are welcome. The trust’s priority groups include people with learning difficulties, neurological conditions, criminal convictions, and survivors of domestic abuse.
What Sir James Roll Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The trust does not fund core operations, political parties, local government bodies, or partisan activities. It also excludes statutory bodies and does not support general running costs. Applications are not accepted unsolicited, and the trust does not engage in open grant rounds.
How they like to fund
The trust funds specific project costs rather than core operations. It operates on a proactive, trustee-led basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are determined by trustees and awarded to organisations that align with the trust’s principles. The trust’s flexible, principles-driven remit allows it to support a wide range of causes without thematic exclusivity.
How much does Sir James Roll Charitable Trust give?
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How to apply to Sir James Roll Charitable Trust
Sir James Roll Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sir James Roll Charitable Trust provide?
Sir James Roll Charitable Trust typically provides grants up to £1,500.
Where does Sir James Roll Charitable Trust fund charities?
Sir James Roll Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sir James Roll Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Sir James Roll Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sir James Roll Charitable Trust?
Sir James Roll 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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