Cbre UK Charitable Trust

CBRE UK Charitable Trust, established in 1988 and tied to the CBRE Group's real estate services network, exists to channel philanthropic support from CBRE staff, clients, and key business partners into charitable causes across England and Wales. Its mission centers on empowering CBRE stakeholders to drive social good through staff-led fundraising, sponsorships, and campaigns, reflecting the company's RISE values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Managed by a volunteer board of six trustees with no paid staff, the Trust operates as a flexible, generalist grant-maker without thematic restrictions, funding a broad spectrum of charitable purposes—from general operations and projects to voluntary initiatives championed by its network.

It supports UK-registered charities and voluntary organizations of any size, prioritizing those with direct CBRE connections, such as staff-engaged fundraisers or client-backed causes. There are no income thresholds, religious restrictions, or sector limits, making it ideal for grassroots groups to larger bodies, provided a CBRE stakeholder initiates or advocates for the request.

Grants typically range from £500 to £5,000, with decisions made on a rolling basis by the trustee board—no fixed deadlines or public application portal exists. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; external charities must secure sponsorship from CBRE staff, clients, or affiliates via internal processes. This relationship-driven model distinctly differentiates it from open funders, emphasizing networked impact over strategic themes, with no support for unconnected entities.