Beaverbrooks Charitable Trust

The Beaverbrooks Charitable Trust, established in 2011 as the philanthropic arm of Beaverbrooks the Jewellers, formalizes the company's long-standing commitment to enriching lives in UK communities, particularly those linked to its employees. Rooted in values of partnership, personal involvement, and employee empowerment—where every colleague can nominate charities—its mission emphasizes staff-driven giving, with over £25 million donated since 2000. This participatory ethos blends corporate philanthropy with volunteering, payroll giving, and annual donations of 20% of retained profits, fostering sustained relationships rather than one-off support.

The Trust funds a broad spectrum of causes, including education, health, welfare, mentoring, self-development, Jewish and Israeli charities, family support, and community development. It backs diverse activities such as project grants, capital costs (e.g., premises at peppercorn rent), core funding, capacity building, equipment, and operational needs for both small local groups and national organizations, prioritizing initiatives reflecting staff passions like Blackpool Carers Centre or FACT Cancer Support.

Eligible applicants must be UK-based charities or community groups with no specified income limits or entity restrictions, though strong ties to Beaverbrooks branches or employees enhance chances; it does not accept unsolicited applications, relying instead on colleague nominations and direct partnerships. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £50,000, awarded on a rolling basis year-round with no deadlines.

Distinctively staff-led and flexible, the Trust avoids narrow thematic restrictions or religious limits, differentiating it through employee-centric decision-making, long-term commitments, and practical support like infrastructure, while excluding general public applications to maintain its relational focus.