W P H Charitable Trust

The W P H Charitable Trust, established in 1994 from the sale of Warwickshire Private Hospital, is a registered charity dedicated to preventing, relieving, and curing sickness by funding medically related needs exclusively in Coventry and Warwickshire. Its mission transforms a local healthcare legacy into enduring community benefits, emphasizing tangible support for physical and mental health without distinction by age or background. Core values include equity of access, pragmatic health improvements, and a balance of innovative projects, frontline care, and workforce development, exemplified by its longstanding bursary scheme for financially challenged Warwick Medical School students.

The Trust funds diverse health interventions, including patient care equipment, therapy resources, facility refurbishments, home adaptations, medical research benefiting locals, health education, training, and institutional programs. Beneficiaries span individuals with acute/chronic illnesses, community groups, hospices, voluntary organizations, and academic teams, addressing gaps in NHS or statutory provision through capital projects, healthcare costs, and occasional operational needs, with annual distributions around £250,000.

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, community groups, and academic institutions based strictly in Coventry and Warwickshire; no income thresholds apply, and unsolicited applications are welcomed from small grassroots efforts to larger entities. Grants typically range from £500 to £20,000, submitted via online form (with supporting docs like professional letters or two quotes); the Board meets quarterly, with the next deadline at midnight on 23rd September 2025 (outcomes within eight weeks). Urgent requests under £1,500 may be fast-tracked.

Distinctively health-exclusive within its region, the Trust avoids national organizations, non-local work, or non-medical causes, prioritizing measurable, sustainable impact and versatility across one-off and recurring grants, setting it apart as a go-to for localized medical innovations and education.