Boparan Charitable Trust

The Boparan Charitable Trust, established in 2009 by the Boparan family including Antonio and Baljinder Boparan, is a UK-wide funder dedicated to relieving hardship and enhancing quality of life for disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 and under facing poverty, disabilities, life-limiting conditions, autism, sensory or learning impairments. Rooted in values of dignity, empowerment, accessibility, and swift practical support, the Trust prioritises direct, needs-led interventions where statutory services fall short, funding specialist equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, therapy trikes, communication devices, sensory toys), therapies (speech, occupational, behavioural), household adaptations, and urgent aid for individuals via families or organisations like hospitals, hospices, and SEND charities such as The Brittle Bone Society or SNAP Charity.

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities of all sizes—preferring small to medium grassroots groups—and families or advocates supporting UK residents across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland; no religious restrictions apply, but applications require independent professional verification of needs, supplier quotes, household financial details, and guardian sign-off. Foreign nationals need passport/visa proof.

Grants typically range from £500 to £5,000 (most £500–£2,500), covering both capital and revenue items but excluding core costs or unrestricted funding. Unsolicited applications are accepted via online form on a rolling basis with no deadlines; complete submissions receive decisions within 14 days to 4 weeks. Distinctively, the Trust offers low barriers, rapid turnaround for urgent cases, and a laser focus on tangible, immediate impact for vulnerable children, setting it apart as a responsive partner for frontline child welfare crises.