Burry Charitable Trust

The Burry Charitable Trust, established in 1980 by the Burry family—founders of the Hoburne Group, a major South of England holiday park business—is a registered charity in England and Wales governed by six unpaid trustees. Its broad mission encompasses general charitable activities, with a focus on advancing health, education, and community welfare, reflecting family values of integrity, professionalism, and local community support. As a discreet, generalist funder without a public website or formal guidelines, it emphasises relationship-driven giving, strategically backing causes with tangible, enduring impact on community life and development.

The trust supports a diverse array of organisations through project funding and core costs, prioritising small to medium-sized charities delivering clear benefits in health, education, and welfare. While showing a strong historical preference for Dorset and the South West of England—aligned with its regional roots—geographic support extends anywhere, without strict restrictions. Beneficiaries are typically established groups demonstrating lasting community value, rather than large nationals or informal initiatives.

Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding is invite-only via trustee discretion and prior introductions, with no published process, deadlines, or cycles—decisions occur ad hoc. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £20,000, drawn from a legacy of approximately £1.75 million in historical disbursements. Distinctive for its low-profile, family-philanthropy heritage and voluntary ethos, the trust avoids publicity and thematic barriers, setting it apart as a quietly impactful partner for aligned, community-embedded charities seeking flexible, long-term support.