Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- From £100,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust
The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust was established in 2024 as the primary philanthropic arm of British entrepreneur Sir Peter Rigby and the Rigby family, succeeding their original trust. Rooted in decades of family giving, it advances broad charitable purposes for public benefit, guided by values of integrity, hard work, and entrepreneurship. Its distinctive approach emphasises strategic, high-impact investments in systemic solutions, particularly for social mobility and community transformation. The Trust stands out for its family-stewarded scale, measurable impact focus, and proactive partner selection aligned with youth opportunity and regional revitalisation.
What Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust funds
The Trust prioritises education, skills development, enterprise, and employability for disadvantaged children and young people, alongside mental health and poverty alleviation. It supports structured programmes, capital builds, and multi-year initiatives. While open to any geography, it strongly favours West Midlands communities such as Birmingham and Coventry. The Trust targets the general public and other organisations rather than individuals. Examples of its work include endowments for enterprise centres and capital projects to combat food poverty and unemployment.
Who can apply
The Trust works with UK-registered charities and academic institutions of medium-to-large scale with proven track records. It prioritises disadvantaged children and young people, alongside those affected by mental health issues and poverty. The Trust strongly favours organisations with local roots in the West Midlands, though it is open to any geography. It does not fund individuals.
What Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund core costs, routine expenses, or ad hoc giving. It also does not support individuals directly. These exclusions reflect its focus on strategic, high-impact investments rather than general operational support.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds structured programmes, capital builds, and multi-year initiatives. It works by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications. Its approach is strategic and high-impact, focusing on systemic solutions and measurable outcomes. The Trust selects partners proactively, aligning with its priorities of youth opportunity and regional revitalisation.
How much does Sir Peter Rigby Charitable 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 Peter Rigby Charitable Trust
Sir Peter Rigby 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 rolling (no fixed deadline).
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust provide?
Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust typically provides grants from £100,000.
Where does Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust fund charities?
Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust?
Sir Peter Rigby 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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