Stoller Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £4,000,000
- 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 Stoller Charitable Trust
The Stoller Charitable Trust was established in 1982 by Sir Norman Stoller CBE KStJ DL as a regional philanthropy serving Greater Manchester and the wider North West of England. Guided by values of stewardship, community benefit and sustainable impact, the Trust stewards substantial founder gifts without public fundraising. It emphasises long-term leverage through direct grants and strategic investments, and uniquely operates an indoor climbing centre to promote youth physical wellbeing. The Trust prioritises initiatives in medical research and development, cancer relief, support for children and young people, and veterans' care. Its funding character is proactive and targeted, focusing on lasting regional benefit.
What Stoller Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds project funding, capital developments, core costs, and healthcare innovation across its priority areas. These include medical research and development, cancer relief, support for children and young people, and veterans' care. The Trust supports work that enhances health outcomes, advances scientific understanding, and improves welfare for vulnerable groups. Geographically, it supports only organisations operating within Greater Manchester and the wider North West of England, ensuring resources stay local. It funds a mix of direct service delivery, capital projects and research initiatives, with an emphasis on sustainable, long-term impact.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities that operate in Greater Manchester or the wider North West of England. The Trust prefers medium to large established organisations with strong alignment to its priority areas and demonstrated capacity for lasting impact. It prioritises beneficiaries including children and young people, those affected by cancer, and veterans. There is no strict income limit, though the Trust typically seeks partners with significant reach. It does not have a religious restriction and funds both secular and faith-based charities serving the broader community.
What Stoller Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund national or non-regional initiatives, limiting its support exclusively to Greater Manchester and the wider North West of England. It avoids projects outside its priority areas of medical research, cancer relief, children and young people, and veterans' care.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. It proactively identifies partners through regional networks rather than open calls. Funding is provided through direct grants and strategic investments, supporting project costs, capital developments and core costs. The Trust takes a long-term, leverage-focused approach, seeking sustainable impact rather than one-off support.
How much does Stoller 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 Stoller Charitable Trust
Stoller 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 as needed.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Stoller Charitable Trust provide?
Stoller Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £4,000,000.
Where does Stoller Charitable Trust fund charities?
Stoller Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Stoller Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Stoller Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Stoller Charitable Trust?
Stoller 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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