Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust

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Typical grants: £5,000 – £15,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: Once per year

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust

The Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust was established in 2009 and is administered by Lloyds Bank Plc as corporate trustee. Its mission is to support people with learning disabilities in Berkshire, with occasional consideration for surrounding areas. The Trust places a strong emphasis on dignity, care, and enhanced quality of life through social inclusion and access to essential services. It funds only targeted projects run by local charitable organisations, choosing to invest in direct service delivery rather than unrestricted reserves. The Trust is distinctive for its unwavering commitment to its founding purpose and its project-only funding philosophy.

What Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust funds

The Trust supports activities that benefit people with learning disabilities, including direct care, specialist early years provision, respite services, day centre operations, educational programmes, and community inclusion efforts. It funds only targeted projects run by local charitable organisations, with a geographic focus on Berkshire and occasional consideration for surrounding areas. The Trust invests in direct service delivery rather than unrestricted reserves.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities operating principally in Berkshire, with a preference for small to medium-sized groups focused on learning disabilities. National organisations or those without a local presence are not prioritised. The Trust supports local charities and voluntary bodies whose core aims centre on intellectual disability support.

What Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund general overheads, capital projects unrelated to its core aims, or activities outside its geographic focus. It also does not accept unsolicited applications.

How much does Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust give?

£5,000 – £15,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

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Focus areas

Disability

How to apply to Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust

Theodore Roussel Memorial 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 once per year.

What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust provide?

Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £15,000.

Where does Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust fund charities?

Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust?

Theodore Roussel Memorial Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.