Sir John and Lady Heathcoat Amory's Charitable Trust

The Trust funds diverse initiatives that benefit local people, including education across all ages, health and welfare services, poverty relief, and support for vulnerable groups such as children, youth, elderly, and those with disabilities. It also supports conservation, heritage preservation, and community projects. The Trust's funding is focused on Devon and Somerset, with a particular emphasis on Tiverton and Mid-Devon, where the family has deep roots. It prefers to work with small to medium-sized organisations and has a strong focus on grassroots efforts that demonstrably enhance quality of life in these counties.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups operating strictly in Devon and Somerset. The Trust prioritises organisations with strong local roots in Tiverton and Mid-Devon, though it considers applications from across both counties. It prefers small to medium-sized organisations and grassroots efforts. No religious restrictions apply. The Trust seeks to support groups that are deeply embedded in their communities and that demonstrate a clear local benefit.

The Trust does not fund large national schemes or organisations operating outside Devon and Somerset. It rarely supports major capital projects and typically avoids funding large or oversized entities. The Trust also does not fund organisations that are not UK-registered charities or community groups, and it has no religious restrictions on its funding.

The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and provides responsive, non-prescriptive giving. It typically offers modest one-off sums for projects, core costs, equipment, or revenue needs, and rarely supports major capital projects. The Trust's funding style is traditional and personal, reflecting its close family trusteeship and commitment to flexible philanthropy.