Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement
Could Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- Up to £1,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement
The Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement is an independent grant-making trust that supports a wide range of charitable purposes across England and Wales. Guided by trustee-led discretionary giving, it values flexibility and broad impact, favouring established charities that deliver essential services. The trust provides unrestricted or core funding to sustain frontline activities, medical research, and community wellbeing without rigid strategies. Its approach is rooted in trustee autonomy, enabling support for welfare, health, and cultural enrichment as needs arise.
What Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement funds
The trust funds a broad spectrum of causes, including cancer care, neurological conditions, rare diseases, children with disabilities, older people, veterans, and arts and heritage. Supported activities encompass medical research, patient support groups, respite care, therapeutic rehabilitation, educational programmes, peer support, advocacy, day services, residential care, and cultural access. Grants are made across England and Wales, with a preference for well-established national charities rather than small or niche organisations. The trust’s generalist remit means it can respond to a wide variety of charitable needs within its geographic focus.
Who can apply
Only registered charities in England and Wales are eligible to apply. The trust prioritises organisations serving families caring for disabled children, isolated older people, carers, children with brain conditions or learning disabilities, veterans with mobility challenges, and patients with cancers, dementias, or rare diseases. It favours well-established national charities with a track record of delivering essential services. There are no religious restrictions, and unsolicited applications are welcome.
What Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement doesn't fund
The trust does not fund non-UK entities or non-charitable purposes. It also does not support individuals or organisations that are not registered charities. Grants are not made for activities outside England and Wales.
How they like to fund
The trust provides unrestricted and core funding, offering flexibility to recipient charities. Grants are made at the trustees’ discretion, with no rigid thematic strategies. They welcome unsolicited applications and value trustee autonomy in determining which charities to support.
How much does Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement 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 Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement
Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as Catto Family Trust, charity number 279549.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement provide?
Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement typically provides grants up to £1,000.
Where does Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement fund charities?
Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement accept unsolicited applications?
Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement?
Thomas Sivewright Catto Charitable Settlement takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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