Brampton Trust

The Brampton Trust, established in 1909 by Lord and Lady Brampton (Sir Henry Hawkins, a prominent barrister and judge), is a longstanding UK-registered charity dedicated to advancing Roman Catholic charitable purposes in England. Its core mission centers on providing enduring philanthropic support to the Roman Catholic Church, primarily through the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth in London—a key beneficiary—as long as it delivers public benefit via its healthcare services. Grounded in values of Catholic benefaction, public service, and stewardship, the Trust features trustees including senior Catholic figures like the Archbishop of Westminster, emphasizing legacy continuity and outcomes-driven governance.

Funding is highly focused on the Hospital's general purposes and specific activities, such as its Community Nursing Service and free hospice care for vulnerable patients regardless of background. Support includes direct grants, interest-free loans, and substantial property leasing (e.g., Brampton House, Butterworth Centre) at peppercorn rents, enhancing healthcare sustainability and community health in London. In 2024, this totaled £300,000 in grants plus £1.99 million in rental value, with no recent support to other entities.

Eligibility is strictly limited to UK-registered charities that are Roman Catholic, geographically confined to London, and aligned with the Trust's singular beneficiary—the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth. It accepts no unsolicited applications from others; decisions are trustee-led, reviewed annually with quarterly payments, and no public deadlines or processes exist. Distinctively, the Trust excludes broad grantmaking, project-specific aid to outsiders, or non-Catholic causes, positioning it as a unique, unwavering institutional partner rather than an open funder.