JG Charitable Trust

The JG Charitable Trust, established in 1983 and registered with the Charity Commission, is a grant-making body dedicated to advancing general charitable purposes by providing financial support to charities, voluntary organisations, and the general public across England and Wales. With annual income exceeding £250,000 and expenditure around £140,000, it upholds core values of transparency, accountability, and prudent financial management through robust policies on reserves, risk, and incident reporting. Its distinctive generalist approach offers broad, flexible funding without narrow thematic restrictions, making it a reliable partner for diverse public-good initiatives.

The trust funds a wide array of charitable activities, including project work, core costs, and unrestricted grants to both organisations and individuals, with no limits on specific causes, beneficiary groups, or programmes—as long as they align with charitable law and demonstrate community benefit. It prioritises accessible support for grassroots efforts serving people and communities, from small voluntary groups to larger institutions.

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities and constituted community groups operating in England and Wales, with no income thresholds, religious restrictions, or preliminary enquiries required. Typical grants range from £500 to £3,000, occasionally larger for modest projects, but unlikely to cover full costs. Unsolicited applications are accepted via email or post using a completed form, including project details and financials; submit by quarterly deadlines of 31 March, 30 June, 30 September, or 31 December for review at January, April, July, or October trustee meetings, with outcomes notified within four weeks. Exclusions cover trading subsidiaries and trustee remuneration; uniquely, it provides no application feedback and eschews online portals for a straightforward, trustee-led process.