Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- 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 Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust
The Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust was established in 1985, reflecting the founders' commitment to advancing medical research and improving health and disability welfare. Operating with a pragmatic, responsive philosophy through a small board of trustees, the Trust favours discreet, trustee-led grants to established charities, prioritising reliable, targeted support over large-scale or innovative interventions. Its enduring mission focuses on chronic conditions and vulnerable groups, fostering long-term continuity in these niches without formal strategies or thematic rounds.
What Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds project-based and restricted initiatives in medical research, health improvement, and disability welfare. It supports activities that enhance quality of life, research advancements, and services for disadvantaged health or disability communities, typically sustaining the ongoing work of specialist charities. The Trust has a UK-wide remit, with a preference for small to medium-sized organisations showing strong sector alignment. It prioritises chronic conditions and vulnerable groups, ensuring long-term continuity in these areas without formal strategies or thematic rounds.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities operating anywhere in the UK. The Trust prefers small to medium-sized, established organisations with a strong alignment to its focus areas. Beneficiaries include people affected by diseases, illnesses, and disabilities. There are no formal income thresholds, but the Trust favours charities with a proven track record in their field.
What Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust avoids core funding, capital projects, emergencies, and seed grants. It does not support large-scale or innovative interventions, preferring to sustain the ongoing work of specialist charities rather than fund new ventures.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates on an invite-only basis, with grants awarded at the trustees' discretion. There is no public application process; unsolicited applications are not accepted. The Trust favours proactive networking and trustee relationships, rewarding reputation and sector alignment over open competition.
How much does Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial 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 Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust
Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial 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 Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust provide?
Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust fund charities?
Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust?
Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial 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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