Dorus Trust

The Dorus Trust is a UK-registered charitable trust established in July 1990, dedicated to advancing public benefit through modest grantmaking to other charities across England and Wales. Governed by trustees Sarah Jane Peacock, Bettine Bond, and Charles Hugh Peacock—who serve without remuneration—it operates a lean structure focused on prudent stewardship of investment income, with strong policies on financial controls, risk management, and conflicts of interest. Its mission emphasizes broad charitable support without thematic silos, channeling funds to foster education, health, disability relief, poverty alleviation, housing, arts, heritage, environment, sports, and community development, always via organizations rather than individuals.

The trust funds a wide spectrum of charitable activities eligible under UK law, including general purposes, core costs, and projects in overseas aid, science, and economic development, prioritizing established voluntary bodies delivering public benefit in England and Wales. There are no sectoral exclusions or beneficiary preferences beyond registered charities.

Eligibility is limited to UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales, with a pattern of supporting small to medium-sized organizations; no strict income thresholds apply, though grants favor those aligning with its modest scale. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—trustees identify and invite recipients at their discretion during unpublicized meetings, with no forms, deadlines, or online processes available.

Typical grants range from £1,000 to £5,000, reflecting stable, small-scale annual expenditure matched to investment returns. Distinctive for its generalist, inclusive approach without published strategies, impact reports, or case studies, the trust stands out as a low-profile, reliable supporter of diverse charitable work, eschewing individuals, large projects, or open calls.