David Brooke Charity

The David Brooke Charity is a UK-registered grant-maker focused on relieving hardship among children and young people in need, channeling funds to charitable institutions rather than direct services or individuals. Established with a vision of targeted compassion, it operates under trustee stewardship—including Matthew John Brooke and Nigel Alexander Brooke—who exercise sole discretion in selecting recipients to ensure purposeful, measurable impact on vulnerable youth wellbeing. Its distinctive approach emphasizes responsive, trustee-led funding without public competitions, guided by core values of measured intervention and flexibility to address evolving needs across charitable purposes.

It prioritizes institutions delivering relief to disadvantaged children and young persons, supporting projects or organizational efforts that alleviate hardship, such as youth welfare programs. Funding aligns with a longstanding pattern of backing reputable charities tackling youth vulnerability, with a national remit across England and Wales, though trustees retain flexibility for impactful opportunities anywhere in the UK.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities based in the UK; there are no specified income thresholds, favoring established organizations serving youth in need, but small to large entities may qualify at trustee discretion. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are awarded proactively by trustees via adhoc meetings convened as opportunities arise, with no fixed deadlines, forms, or advertised rounds.

Typical grants range from £3,000 to £25,000, often £5,000–£15,000, for project or institutional support rather than unrestricted core costs, capital, or individuals. What sets it apart is its non-competitive, invitation-only model, enabling agile responses to pressing youth needs without bureaucratic hurdles, distinguishing it from open-call funders.