Warshaw Family Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Warshaw Family Charitable Trust
The Warshaw Family Charitable Trust, established in 2004, is a generalist grant-maker chaired by Michael Warshaw with family trustees. Governed by principles of stewardship, financial integrity, effective oversight, and best-practice grant-making, it operates as a stable, inclusive foundation focused on public benefit without a narrow ethos. The Trust supports a broad range of charitable purposes under English and Welsh law, distinguishing itself through prudent family-led philanthropy and transparent policies on safeguarding, conflicts of interest, and risk management. Its funding character is trust-based and consistent, reflecting a commitment to core priorities across diverse communities.
What Warshaw Family Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a wide spectrum of causes including education and training, health advancement and life-saving efforts, disability services, poverty relief, overseas aid, famine relief, and amateur sport. It supports direct services, core costs, and research sponsorship for established organisations serving these areas. Geographically, the Trust focuses on England and Wales, though overseas aid and famine relief indicate an international dimension. Beneficiary groups include children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and those of particular ethnic or racial origins. The Trust's funding is broad and inclusive, covering both local and global needs.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales. The Trust prefers small to medium-sized voluntary groups, but there are no formal income thresholds. Community groups that are registered charities may also apply. The Trust prioritises beneficiaries such as children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and those of particular ethnic or racial origins. Funding is invite-only, so organisations cannot apply unsolicited. The Trust values local roots and established organisations serving these communities.
What Warshaw Family Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals, trading subsidiaries, or activities that fall outside legal charitable definitions or its geographic scope of England and Wales. It also excludes activities that do not align with its broad charitable purposes.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides funding for direct services, core costs, and research sponsorship. Grants are offered on an invite-only basis, selected by trustees, with no published guidelines or application portals. The Trust's approach is trust-based and consistent, focusing on established organisations serving its priority causes and communities.
How much does Warshaw Family Charitable Trust 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.
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How to apply to Warshaw Family Charitable Trust
Warshaw Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Warshaw Family Charitable Trust provide?
Warshaw Family Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £25,000.
Where does Warshaw Family Charitable Trust fund charities?
Warshaw Family Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Warshaw Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Warshaw Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Warshaw Family Charitable Trust?
Warshaw Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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