Pauline Bishop Charitable Trust

The Pauline Bishop Charitable Trust, established in 2010 as a grant-making charity registered in England and Wales (number 1136044), supports a broad spectrum of UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies for general charitable purposes. Administered professionally by Ludlow Trust Co Ltd, it operates without a narrow thematic agenda, founding vision, or published values beyond fulfilling wide-ranging charitable objectives. Its discreet, generalist approach emphasizes efficient grant disbursement rather than direct service delivery, drawing on reserves to maintain consistent giving across England and Wales.

While open to diverse causes without stated priorities or exclusions, recent grants highlight support for environmental conservation (e.g., WWF-UK, People's Trust for Endangered Species) and animal welfare (e.g., Woodgreen Pets Charity), alongside potential for other sectors. It funds project-specific initiatives, unrestricted core costs, and possibly capital needs, positioning it as versatile for untied or targeted support.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities of any size—small, medium, or large—with no income thresholds, operating anywhere in England or Wales; unsolicited applications from voluntary bodies are welcomed, with no religious or other special criteria. Grants typically range from £5,000 to £25,000. Submit via the online portal at https://funding.ludlowtrust.com on a rolling basis—no deadlines—with decisions in 8–12 weeks. This open, responsive process distinguishes it as an accessible generalist funder for charities seeking flexible funding without geographic sub-priorities or thematic silos.