Talbot Trusts

The Talbot Trusts, a Sheffield-based endowed charitable trust established in the early 20th century through bequests from steelworks owner Frederick John Talbot and his wife Sarah, was amalgamated in 1955. Rooted in their vision to support convalescent and aftercare for manual workers, it has evolved to fund health and wellbeing initiatives for Sheffield's sick, disabled, or disadvantaged residents, emphasizing equity, community support, and practical aid to address health inequalities. Guided by local trustees, it prioritizes recovery, rehabilitation, mental and physical health, palliative care, cancer support, neurological conditions, carer relief, and tackling social isolation, funding hospices, equipment, pilot projects, and community-led efforts with evidence-based outcomes.

It supports UK-registered charities and community groups of varying sizes (preferring those over £10,000 turnover targeting marginalized Sheffield communities), with no religious restrictions or strict income limits, though a Sheffield focus is essential—extending slightly to surrounding South Yorkshire areas. No geographic base requirement for applicants, but projects must benefit local residents.

Grants typically range from £3,000 to £5,000 (modest for high-impact), covering project costs, core funding, or unrestricted support. Unsolicited online applications (including video) are accepted in rounds; the next deadline is 14 November 2025 (5pm), with decisions by mid-December. Site visits or calls may follow. Distinctively, it avoids non-health or non-local work, favoring grassroots enhancements to statutory services over innovation, with longstanding ties to Sheffield providers like St Luke's Hospice and Cavendish Cancer Care, ensuring responsive, integrity-driven funding for enduring local health gaps.