Aquila Family Charitable Trust

The Aquila Family Charitable Trust is a UK-based grant-making Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) dedicated to advancing a just and transformed world by tackling inequality and catalysing systemic change through flexible, values-led grants and social investments. Guided by a commitment to social justice, inclusion, and amplifying impact for those most in need, it proactively supports charitable activities, organisations, and individuals facing hardship, prioritising high-impact interventions over incremental efforts. Its ethos emphasises equity-focused transformation, as seen in funding for youth mental health (e.g., Off the Record Bristol), poverty alleviation, social inclusion, community resilience, and innovative solutions to persistent challenges, without rigid thematic silos.

The trust funds a broad spectrum of work benefiting vulnerable and marginalised groups, including project costs, core funding, capacity building, and social investments, targeting charities and social enterprises delivering preventive, practical, and systemic solutions. With a global remit spanning the UK and international beneficiaries, it supports organisations from grassroots to larger entities capable of enduring change, showing no strict income thresholds but a preference for those with ambitious, progressive missions.

Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding arises from trustee-led proactive selection, with decisions made ad hoc throughout the year and no public deadlines or processes—organisations must be invited. Typical grants range from £20,000 to £100,000, tailored for transformational potential. Distinctively, its dual role as grant-maker and social investor, combined with unrestricted geography and flexible support, differentiates it from siloed or locally focused funders, making it ideal for equity-driven entities seeking scalable impact.