Newby Trust Limited

Newby Trust Limited is an independent, family-founded charitable trust based in Kingsbridge, South Devon, with origins dating to 1964 and governance by a board of ten trustees managing an endowed fund nearing £25 million. Its mission centers on enabling UK people to improve their quality of life and fulfil potential by addressing disadvantage through grants in education, health, social welfare, and—newly emphasized since 2024—the natural environment. Rooted in values of opportunity, well-being, social inclusion, and sustainability, the trust adopts a selective, invitation-only approach, prioritizing proactive partnerships with aligned charities for long-term, measurable impact among vulnerable groups like disadvantaged children, older people, those with disabilities, refugees, asylum seekers, homeless individuals, and communities facing food insecurity or exclusion.

It funds educational initiatives boosting literacy, numeracy, and personal development for young people; health programs enhancing physical/mental well-being; social welfare efforts tackling poverty and hardship; and environmental projects protecting ecosystems, which may span globally if led by UK charities. Support covers core costs, projects, capacity-building, and occasional capital needs, with multi-year grants up to three years (extendable to five with gaps) favoring smaller/medium UK-registered charities earning under £1 million annually in non-environmental areas, though larger ones may qualify for conservation.

Grants typically range £2,000–£10,000 (occasionally £500+), totaling £300,000–£500,000 yearly. Applications require an introductory email to info@newby-trust.org.uk; formal proposals are invited selectively, reviewed at biannual trustee meetings (March/November), with submissions advised two months prior—no open process or fixed deadlines. Exclusions include individuals (save rare referred welfare cases), non-UK charities, overseas entities, and campaigning/policy work. Distinctives: relationship-driven selectivity, proven governance emphasis, and flexibility for sustained impact via trusted, community-rooted partners.