B G S Cayzer Charitable Trust

The B G S Cayzer Charitable Trust, established by deed on 22 November 1982 as part of the Cayzer family’s longstanding philanthropic legacy, is a generalist grant-making trust dedicated to relieving need and advancing societal welfare through donations to reputable UK charities. Rooted in values of stewardship, prudence, and responsible allocation of private wealth for public good, it operates solely as a funder—without fundraising or running its own projects—and provides sustained support to organisations delivering significant impact across broad charitable themes, including general purposes, education and training, health and life-saving initiatives, poverty relief, and environment, conservation, or heritage.

It prioritises funding for established national and regional charities, such as the Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society, Maggie’s cancer centres, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and Historic Royal Palaces, supporting project work, core activities, medical research, and heritage preservation rather than individuals or grassroots efforts.

Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities based in England, Wales, or Scotland, with a strong preference for mid-sized to large organisations demonstrating proven track records and substantial reach; small, new, or grassroots groups are not supported. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—trustees invite or select beneficiaries at their discretion, with no public forms, portals, or deadlines.

Typical grants range from £10,000 to £50,000 (often £20,000–£40,000), awarded flexibly via private trustee meetings without published schedules. Distinctive for its cautious, values-led approach, discretion, and reliability, the trust avoids seed funding, emergency relief, or capacity building, focusing instead on strategic, enduring partnerships with governance-strong institutions driving societal betterment.