Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust

The Sarah Jane Leigh Charitable Trust, registered charity number 1189202 in England and Wales and established in April 2020, honors the legacy of Sarah Jane Leigh through compassionate grant-making led by trustees Lindy Goldkorn (Chair), Leah Goldkorn, and Gabriella Brooke. Its mission advances health, saves lives, and supports those with disabilities, with a distinctive emphasis on mental health initiatives that build resilience among vulnerable children, young people, families, the general public, and voluntary sector organizations. Core values of inclusivity, discreet support, and long-term wellbeing guide its lean, trustee-only operations, focusing on grant-making, advocacy, and awareness rather than direct services.

The Trust prioritizes mental health projects, including pilot programs, capacity building, strategic development, and occasional core costs for aligned charities addressing awareness, practical assistance, and isolation reduction. It backs community-led efforts in health advancement and disability support, targeting grassroots organizations delivering interventions for young people's emotional wellbeing.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities based in England and Wales, with a preference for small to medium-sized voluntary and specialist groups; unsolicited applications are not accepted—trustees proactively identify and approach recipients. Typical grants range from £10,000 to £50,000, awarded adhoc via trustee discretion without fixed deadlines, forms, or open calls.

Distinctive for its thematic consistency on youth mental health resilience amid broad charitable purposes, the Trust avoids funding individuals, capital projects, unrestricted grants, or activities outside England and Wales. Its transparent governance, substantial expenditures (e.g., £384,000+ in 2023–24), and no-paid-staff model underscore efficient, targeted philanthropy.