T & S Trust Fund

The trust supports a wide array of UK charitable purposes without specifying priorities. It is a true generalist, having funded projects, core costs, and capital expenditure as trustees see fit. Past activity has been noted in Gateshead, Manchester, and London, but no geographical restrictions are stated. There are no disclosed preferences for particular causes, meaning charities working in areas such as poverty relief, education, health, or environment could all be considered. The trust’s flexibility extends to the types of costs it supports, making it suitable for diverse charitable work across England and potentially the wider UK.

Eligibility is strictly limited to UK-registered charities. The trust does not impose income thresholds, size requirements, or religious restrictions, offering a wide scope for charitable organisations. However, it does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, funding is directed at trustee-identified opportunities. There are no public guidelines or open rounds, so charities must be brought to the trustees' attention through their networks. The trust does not directly support individuals or non-charitable organisations, so applicants must be registered charities with a UK governing body.

The trust does not fund individuals or non-charitable organisations. It also does not support applications made without an invitation, as it operates solely through trustee-identified opportunities. Otherwise, it has no stated exclusions on cause areas, beneficiary groups, or intervention types, making it a generalist funder with few restrictions beyond its charitable objects.

The trust provides funding on a discretionary basis, covering projects, core costs, or capital expenditure as trustees decide. It does not accept unsolicited applications and works entirely by invitation, with trustees identifying opportunities through their own networks. There are no public rounds or guidelines, and the trust maintains a low-profile, ad hoc approach to grant-making.