Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity

The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity, established in 1977 by Dr Cyril Frank Cosin and Pamela Mary Cosin, is a UK-based family-founded philanthropic trust chaired by Nicholas Cosin, dedicated to advancing medical research, education, and welfare for the poor, aged, and sick. Guided by values of integrity, careful stewardship, and tangible impact, it prioritizes transformative grants that deliver visible, lasting change for disadvantaged groups, blending strategic focus with a humane, relationship-building ethos.

In the UK—preferring London but funding nationwide—it supports medical research and care (e.g., specialist units, disease initiatives like Parkinson's or speech disorders), mental health and counselling for youth and vulnerable adults, offender rehabilitation, and aid for vulnerable families, women, and children (e.g., domestic violence refuges, poverty alleviation). In Sub-Saharan Africa, it targets water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) via low-tech community schemes, women's empowerment (education, reproductive health, microfinance), and recycled tools for livelihoods and agriculture. Primarily project-based, it offers multi-year or core funding to trusted partners.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities with incomes up to £5 million (medical research exempt), operating in the UK or Sub-Saharan Africa; unsolicited applications welcome via online form. Trustees meet quarterly (February, May, August, November)—submit four weeks prior for decisions within 4-8 weeks. Typical grants range £3,000–£10,000 (annual giving ~£350,000); first-time requests should align. Excludes individuals, non-charities, expeditions, and large organizations; distinctive for favoring small-medium entities with proven transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes in high-need interventions.