Kenneth and Barbara Boardman-Weston Charitable Trust

The Kenneth and Barbara Boardman-Weston Charitable Trust is a family-governed charity stewarded across generations of the Boardman-Weston family, rooted in the legacy of its founders to provide residential accommodation for those over 55 in need and relieve poverty, hardship, or distress from disasters, social, or economic causes. Operating nationally across England and Wales, its ethos emphasizes dignity, compassion, and prudent stewardship, with a conservative approach that preserves capital while distributing investment income—typically over £100,000 annually—for targeted, impactful giving.

The trust prioritizes prevention and relief of poverty, with a strong focus on elderly people over 55, but also supports broader relief for individuals and organizations addressing socioeconomic hardship or disasters. It funds project work, core costs, emergency relief, and capital initiatives that directly benefit vulnerable people, awarding grants to both individuals and charities demonstrating proven impact and values alignment in poverty reduction.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups of any size, with no income thresholds or geographic restrictions within England and Wales; however, applications are invite-only, identified by trustees through networks rather than open calls. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £50,000, occasionally higher, with decisions at quarterly trustee meetings and no fixed deadlines.

Distinctive for its intergenerational family governance, discretion, and unwavering focus—no diversions into unrelated themes—this trust stands out by backing mission-aligned recipients quietly and sustainably, favoring those enhancing lives of the elderly and hardship-affected without publicity or mass processes.