Dinswade Trust

The Dinswade Trust is a grant-making charity registered in England and Wales since 16 December 2008 (charity number 1127198), based in Bristol and managed by a board of six trustees with professional administration by Ludlow Trust Co Ltd. Its core mission focuses on general charitable purposes to benefit the general public and mankind, embodying a broad, generalist ethos without thematic restrictions or a published strategic plan. This trustee-led approach emphasizes flexible public benefit through proactive grant selection, supporting a wide array of charitable activities for both organisations and individuals across diverse needs.

The Trust funds general charitable initiatives without specified priorities, causes, or programmes, allowing versatility in areas like core costs, projects, or other beneficiary-determined needs. It operates throughout England and Wales with no geographic, size, income, or entity restrictions—welcoming small grassroots groups, larger charities, and individuals alike, as long as they align with public benefit criteria.

Grants are awarded entirely at trustees' discretion, with no application process, unsolicited submissions, deadlines, or funding rounds; decisions occur ad hoc via internal trustee meetings. Typical amounts vary widely based on accounts, from below £1,000 to around £15,000, drawn from investment income. Distinctively, the Trust excludes direct applications, relying solely on trustee-identified opportunities, which differentiates it as a fully discretionary funder ideal for charities open to behind-the-scenes alignment rather than open competitions.