Payne Gallwey 1989 Charitable Trust

The Payne Gallwey 1989 Charitable Trust, founded by Sir Philip Payne-Gallwey and formally established in 1989 from his estate and family donations, is a discreet, generalist philanthropic funder committed to advancing broad charitable purposes for public benefit. Guided by values of stewardship, impartiality, and rigorous governance—with unremunerated trustees making collective decisions—it supports high-impact interventions without sectoral bias, emphasizing enduring quality over trends.

It funds diverse causes including medical research and care (e.g., hospices like Marie Curie, MND Association), conservation and wildlife initiatives (species reintroduction, research), and services for vulnerable groups such as those with disabilities or life-limiting conditions, alongside community advocacy and support. Beneficiaries range from large national charities to smaller regional organizations, with grants backing project costs, direct services, restricted purposes, or core funding where aligned with public benefit.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities of any size or income, with a focus on operations in English counties like Bracknell Forest, Dorset, Oxfordshire, Reading, West Berkshire, Wiltshire, and Wokingham, though national UK charities are also supported. Applications are welcomed unsolicited via a downloadable form submitted by post, reviewed on a rolling basis at ad hoc trustee meetings three times yearly (spring, autumn, winter); no fixed deadlines, but submit well in advance.

Typical one-off grants range from £2,000 to £20,000 (mostly £5,000–£15,000), totaling around £175,000 annually. It excludes multi-year, capital, emergency relief, or individual funding, prioritizing evidence-based impact and merit over quotas, distinguishing itself through its legacy roots, portfolio diversity, and transparent, risk-managed approach.