Storz Charitable Trust

The Storz Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making charity registered in England and Wales (number 326093), linked to the Storz family with possible historical ties to the UK medical sector, though it operates as a distinct, low-profile entity. Established to provide straightforward monetary support to other charitable organisations, it embodies a generalist ethos with no publicly stated strategic priorities, theory of change, or thematic focus—prioritising compliance with UK charity law and effective disbursement under the stewardship of a small, unremunerated board of three trustees.

It funds registered charities across a broad spectrum of general charitable purposes, offering unrestricted and core funding without restrictions on project types, sectors, or beneficiary groups. There are no specified causes, programmes, or preferred activities; grants support operational needs of UK charities of varying sizes, with patterns indicating aid to both small and medium organisations, but no published lists of grantees or impact outcomes.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities based anywhere in the UK, with no income thresholds, regional preferences, or additional criteria like religious restrictions. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications—grants are awarded at trustees' sole discretion without open calls, forms, guidelines, or deadlines, and decisions occur on an ad hoc basis.

Typical grants range from £2,000 to £10,000, often at the lower end. Distinctive for its no-frills, understated approach, it avoids programme-specific partnerships, detailed eligibility guidance, or public transparency on recipients, making it ideal for established UK charities seeking flexible, general support rather than thematic or high-profile funders.