W a Handley Charity Trust

The Trust funds a wide range of causes including welfare services for vulnerable groups, education, training and employment, community benefits, historic buildings, environmental projects, music and arts, maritime causes, and religious sites. Grants support service delivery, capital projects, infrastructure improvements, and practical interventions such as autism support, youth welfare, and church outreach. Geographically, the Trust focuses on Northern England, specifically the areas of Cumbria, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups operating in Cumbria, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, or Sunderland. The Trust prefers small to medium-sized organisations working directly with disadvantaged communities. Priority beneficiary groups include children and young people, older adults, and people with disabilities. There is no restriction on religious context.

The Trust does not fund individuals, partisan activities, or non-charitable causes. It also does not support core funding that is unrelated to its priority areas, and it avoids activities that are not charitable in nature. The Trust focuses its resources on charitable purposes only and does not fund activities that fall outside its mission.

The Trust is a grant-making trust with a substantial endowment. It funds service delivery, capital projects, and infrastructure improvements. It welcomes unsolicited applications and prefers small to medium-sized organisations. The Trust is guided by conservative values of sustainability, ethical stewardship, and capital preservation, ensuring enduring grant-making.