T J Virgo Trust
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout T J Virgo Trust
The T J Virgo Trust is a small grant-making trust established in 2006, based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Governed by three volunteer trustees with no paid staff, it operates with a strong ethos of voluntary stewardship and robust governance. The trust has no published mission or strategic plan, instead adopting a generalist funding approach. It provides unrestricted and core grants to UK-registered charities, enabling recipients to use the funds flexibly for their charitable purposes. This makes it a low-profile, reliable source of flexible support for organisations it chooses to fund.
What T J Virgo Trust funds
The trust supports charities based in England and Wales, with no restrictions on cause area, issue, or beneficiary type. It funds a wide range of charitable objectives, from social welfare to environmental causes, without any thematic specialism. Grants are unrestricted, allowing recipients to use the funds for core costs, projects, or general operations as they see fit. The trust typically funds established organisations, and there are no specified income or size limits, making it a versatile funder for diverse public benefit activities.
Who can apply
The trust funds UK-registered charities based in England and Wales. There are no prescribed income or size thresholds, though it tends to support established organisations. No restrictions apply to cause area, beneficiary group, or religious background. Eligible charities can be of any size or focus. Funding is by invitation only, so charities must be known to the trustees to be considered for support.
What T J Virgo Trust doesn't fund
The trust does not fund individuals, direct community projects, or capital projects that carry restrictions on how the funds can be used. It also does not support organisations based outside the United Kingdom.
How they like to fund
The trust offers unrestricted and core grants, providing flexible support for charities' general purposes or specific projects. Funding is by invitation only; the trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are made at the trustees' discretion, with no public application process or guidelines. The trust's grants are intended to be reliable and stable, allowing charities to plan ahead.
How much does T J Virgo Trust give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches T J Virgo Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to T J Virgo Trust
T J Virgo Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does T J Virgo Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact T J Virgo Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does T J Virgo Trust fund charities?
T J Virgo Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does T J Virgo Trust accept unsolicited applications?
T J Virgo Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from T J Virgo Trust?
T J Virgo 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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