C H Dixon Charitable Trust

The C H Dixon Charitable Trust, established in 1981 and registered as charity number 282936, is a traditional broad-purpose grantmaker dedicated to advancing general charitable purposes for the public benefit across England. With a mission to support the welfare and wellbeing of communities and mankind, it funds individuals, organisations, and projects including buildings, facilities, and open spaces, guided by robust governance policies on reserves, risks, financial controls, and safeguarding. Its distinctive, non-partisan, and inclusive approach as a generalist funder sets it apart, enabling flexible support for diverse charitable activities without rigid thematic constraints or a founding ethos, ensuring enduring adaptability in grantmaking.

The Trust funds a wide array of causes demonstrating clear public benefit, such as health and bereavement services (e.g., a £5,000 grant to Space2Grieve in 2024), community priorities, project work, core costs, and capital initiatives, with no consistent focus on specific themes like youth, arts, environment, or disability. It welcomes applications benefiting people and communities through grassroots groups to larger charities, prioritising initiatives with evident community impact over specialised agendas.

Eligible applicants must operate in England, with no specified legal entity, income thresholds, or size restrictions, though funding goes to UK charities, small local groups, and national organisations. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £20,000, with annual expenditure exceeding £120,000 (2023-24). Invitations or referrals are required—no unsolicited applications or public processes—and decisions occur adhoc via trustee meetings, with no deadlines or rounds. It avoids narrowly thematic or partisan work, distinguishing itself as an accessible option for generalist projects overlooked by specialist funders.