Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £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 Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust
The Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity established by settlement deed and administered by Rathbone Trust Company Limited. Guided by its founding documents, the trustees apply capital and income at their absolute discretion. The Trust emphasises flexible, responsible philanthropy, balancing current giving with long-term sustainability to foster enduring support for established charities. It operates with a generalist remit that prioritises proven impact, supporting a broad range of causes without a fixed thematic strategy. The Trust values its ability to adapt over time and seeks to be a reliable partner, providing funding that can be used for core costs, projects, or capital. Its funding character is one of quiet, sustained backing for organisations it knows well, rather than a proactive open programme.
What Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a broad spectrum of causes, including children and families, people with disabilities, medical research and hospices, armed forces and veterans, religious organisations, animal welfare, and community projects. While unrestricted geographically, grants often favour charities in Sidmouth, Devon, and the South West of England alongside national organisations. Support is provided for core costs, project delivery, capital, and unrestricted use, aligned with trustee priorities in welfare, health, and community resilience.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities. The Trust typically supports medium-to-large established organisations with a track record of proven impact. It does not fund individuals or non-registered bodies. The Trust prioritises charities that align with trustee interests in welfare, health, and community resilience, and those with a connection to Sidmouth, Devon, or the South West of England, though it also considers national charities. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding is awarded to trustee-selected partners based on their knowledge of the sector.
What Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals or organisations that are not UK-registered charities. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, so charities cannot apply proactively. There are no specific thematic exclusions beyond these eligibility criteria.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides flexible funding including core costs, project delivery, capital, and unrestricted use. Grants are awarded at the absolute discretion of the trustees, who select partners based on their own knowledge and priorities. The Trust does not run open calls or publish guidelines, and unsolicited applications are not accepted. Its funding style is characterised by trustee-driven, responsive support for established charities, often with a sustained relationship over time.
How much does Sunrise (Sidmouth) 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 Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust
Sunrise (Sidmouth) 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
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust provide?
Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £50,000.
Where does Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust fund charities?
Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sunrise (Sidmouth) Charitable Trust?
Sunrise (Sidmouth) 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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