Iliffe Family Charitable Trust

The Iliffe Family Charitable Trust, established in 1977 by the Iliffe family—renowned for over 150 years in printing, publishing, and regional enterprise centered in Yattendon, Berkshire—is a private family-led foundation overseen by trustees including Lord and Lady Iliffe. Its core mission is to support exclusively charitable purposes worldwide, with absolute trustee discretion, but giving patterns emphasize UK-registered charities, particularly those delivering tangible impact in Berkshire and surrounding areas. Rooted in familial stewardship without paid staff, the Trust embodies a lean, pragmatic ethos favoring local knowledge, community ties, and practical benefits for vulnerable groups, distinguishing it from strategic or competitive funders.

It funds a broad, generalist range of causes, including education (e.g., Mary Hare School for deaf children), community development, arts and heritage, health, and social welfare. Support extends to projects like inclusive sail training for disabled youth via the Jubilee Sailing Trust, alongside core costs and revenue for small- to medium-sized organizations with proven local impact, serving people and communities without thematic restrictions.

Eligible entities are primarily UK-registered charities of any size, with no strict income limits or geographic base required, though Berkshire-linked groups excel; global activities are possible but rare. Grants are invitation-only—no unsolicited applications or public processes—with ad hoc trustee decisions, no deadlines, and typical awards from a few thousand to tens of thousands of pounds, favoring charitable activities over capital projects.

Unlike open funders, it excludes public applications, trading, or fundraising, prioritizing recommendations and relationships; its unique blend of Berkshire heritage, family discretion, and versatile support for impactful local charities sets it apart for organizations with aligned histories.