Ralf Trust

The Ralf Trust, a UK-registered charity (number 1144551) established in 2011 by trustees Claire Alison Ralf, Mark Alexander Ralf, and Killik & Co Trustees Limited, operates from Surrey with a focus on London. Its mission advances general charitable purposes through grant-making, emphasizing education and training, poverty prevention or relief, and religious activities. Guided by values of responsible stewardship, flexibility, and broad social impact, the Trust's small trustee board meets annually to select causes, prioritizing support for organizations over individuals in a discreet, generalist model that responds to community needs without rigid thematic silos.

It funds diverse initiatives benefiting children and young people, the elderly, other charities/voluntary bodies, and the general public, including educational programs, poverty alleviation efforts, faith-based work, and community benefit projects. Grants cover both project-specific and core costs, reflecting an inclusive approach to positive change across grassroots and local efforts.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities operating in Surrey or London, with a preference for small to medium-sized, grassroots organizations (no strict income thresholds, though recent grantee patterns favor those under £86,000 annual income). Unsolicited applications are not accepted; trustees identify and select recipients internally at their annual meeting, typically near financial year-end, with no public deadlines or guidelines.

Typical grants range from £1,000 to £10,000, drawn from annual expenditures of £36,000–£86,000 split across multiple awards. Distinctive for its simple, non-competitive process, lack of religious restrictions, and stable family-linked governance, the Trust avoids individuals, national-scale entities, and capital projects, positioning it as a reliable, low-profile partner for local charities aligned with education, poverty relief, faith, or community support.