Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust

Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust, established in 1979 by a Declaration of Trust and revised in 2022, serves as a grant-making vehicle for the Evelyn Partners Group and its employees, channeling corporate philanthropy through proactive, internally driven support to UK-registered charities. Its mission centers on delivering long-term, structured giving that reflects staff interests, company ethics, and responsible investment practices, without a narrow thematic focus—instead embracing a broad, generalist approach to diverse charitable causes, from national initiatives to local efforts, funding unrestricted general purposes, project costs, or core activities.

The Trust funds a wide spectrum of charitable work across the UK, with no specified priorities or beneficiary restrictions beyond registered status, supporting myriad activities recommended by trustees and Evelyn Partners staff. Eligible entities are exclusively UK-registered charities of any size—from small local groups to large nationals—operating anywhere in the country, with no income thresholds or geographic limits within the UK.

Grants are awarded adhoc via trustee meetings, with typical amounts in the low thousands to tens of thousands of pounds, though exact ranges are unpublished. Critically, it does not accept unsolicited applications, expressions of interest, or enquiries; all awards stem from internal nominations, excluding individuals, non-registered groups, and any open processes. This staff-engaged, controlled model distinguishes it as a unique extension of corporate social responsibility, prioritizing employee involvement and due diligence over competitive rounds for strategic, transparent impact.