Fieldrose Charitable Trust

The Fieldrose Charitable Trust is an independent UK grant-making foundation established in 2014, based in London and overseen by a small, unpaid board of trustees with no paid staff. Its core mission is broadly defined by its governing objects: to apply income and capital for the benefit of any UK charity or charitable purpose as trustees deem fit, embodying a flexible, generalist approach without thematic or geographic specialisms. Guided by pragmatic, trustee-led decision-making and a focus on public benefit, it operates discreetly from investment income, prioritizing operational stability over published strategies or theories of change.

The trust supports a diverse range of established UK charities, with grants evident in medical research (e.g., Mental Health Research UK PhD Scholarship at Cardiff University, MS Society, Alzheimer's Research UK, Spinal Research), youth development (Duke of Edinburgh's International Award), and community initiatives (St Andrew's Club in Westminster). Funding typically backs specific research projects, scholarships, and general charitable activities, favoring national and operational efforts in health, neurology, and youth services rather than grassroots innovation.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions operating UK-wide, with a clear preference for medium-to-large established organizations; it does not accept unsolicited applications, as trustees proactively select grantees. Typical grants range from £10,000 to £50,000, awarded ad hoc throughout the year with no deadlines, forms, or public processes.

Distinctive for its open remit and discretion, Fieldrose avoids new or unproven groups, regional biases, religious restrictions, or explicit exclusions beyond legal norms, making it ideal for proven UK charities seeking flexible, sizeable support in research and services but inaccessible via open calls.