Brian Mitchell Charitable Settlement

The Brian Mitchell Charitable Settlement is a registered charitable trust established in 1991 and based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, dedicated to advancing general charitable purposes through grant-making to UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies across England. Governed by a small board of trustees managing an investment portfolio, it operates as a flexible, generalist funder with no thematic restrictions, emphasizing broad support for diverse causes to enhance public benefit. Its distinctive approach lies in quietly bolstering other organizations' impact without direct operations, prioritizing prudence, compliance, and trustee discretion.

It funds a wide array of activities, including medical support, social welfare, health services, and child bereavement initiatives, with past grantees like Together for Short Lives, Abigail's Footsteps, and Myeloma UK exemplifying aid for children, families, and health needs. Grants cover both project costs and core organizational expenses, awarded to charities rather than individuals, fostering resilience in small to medium-sized groups (typically £100,000–£1,000,000 annual income).

Eligibility is limited to UK-registered charities operating throughout England, with a preference for locally rooted organizations in areas like London, East Sussex, Kent, and West Sussex; unsolicited applications are not accepted, as trustees select recipients internally. Typical grants range from £2,000 to £10,000 annually per organization (occasionally up to £20,000), decided at quarterly trustee meetings with no public deadlines or application process.

Distinctive for its unrestricted scope and background role, the Settlement avoids individuals, capital grants, or designated programs, setting it apart as an accessible generalist supporter for UK charities seeking flexible core or project funding aligned with broad charitable aims.