Louis Nicholas Residuary Charitable Trust

The Louis Nicholas Residuary Charitable Trust is an established UK grant-making charity, governed by a small board of trustees chaired by Joseph Richard Maurice Simcox, dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged individuals and communities through targeted financial support. Rooted in a philanthropic legacy, its core mission emphasizes enabling charities to deliver measurable social benefits, with a generalist yet distinctly focused ethos on social welfare, mental health, disability support, serious illness, children's services, and aid for vulnerable groups such as families and those facing acute hardship. Recent grants to organizations like Growing Well (mental health), Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund (pediatric cancer), Encephalitis International (neurological conditions), and The Migraine Trust underscore its consistent priority for health-related and social care initiatives that enhance quality of life.

The Trust funds a broad range of activities, including project delivery, core costs, revenue support, volunteer programs, and direct beneficiary services, without restrictions on capital or unrestricted grants. Eligible applicants are solely UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales—national or local, of any size—with no income thresholds or preliminary inquiries required; it prioritizes those demonstrating proven impact on less fortunate sectors.

Unsolicited applications are welcomed on a rolling basis via a straightforward online form, including recent accounts and funding purpose details, with decisions at regular trustee intervals (contact for processing times). Annual expenditure exceeds £1 million, with grants varying by need from smaller awards to multi-year support. Distinctively, it avoids individuals, religious restrictions, or elaborate processes, differentiating itself through stable, accessible funding for impactful welfare work across England and Wales, ideal for charities tackling social exclusion, poor health, or disability.