Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust

The Sydney and Phyllis Goldberg Memorial Charitable Trust, established in 1985, is a UK-based grant-making trust dedicated to advancing medical research into diseases and illnesses, supporting health-related welfare needs, and improving the lives of disabled people. Reflecting its founders' legacy, it operates with a pragmatic, responsive philosophy through a small board of trustees, emphasizing reliable, targeted support for established charities via discreet, trustee-led grants rather than large-scale or innovative interventions. Its enduring mission prioritizes impact in chronic conditions and vulnerable groups, fostering long-term continuity in these niches without formal strategies or thematic rounds.

The trust funds project-based and restricted initiatives in medical research, health improvement, and disability welfare, including support for organizations like the British Stammering Association (communication disabilities) and Prostate Cancer UK. It backs activities enhancing quality of life, research advancements, and services for disadvantaged health or disability communities, typically sustaining ongoing work of specialist charities rather than core operations or new ventures.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities operating anywhere in the UK, with a preference for small to medium-sized, established organizations showing strong sector alignment—no formal income thresholds apply. Grants range from £5,000 to £25,000 annually (most £7,500–£15,000), awarded ad hoc via trustee invitation only; unsolicited applications are not accepted, with no public process, forms, deadlines, or guidance—success often hinges on reputation and trustee relationships.

Distinctively invite-only and non-public, the trust avoids core funding, capital projects, emergencies, or seed grants, setting it apart as a steady, low-profile ally for medical research and disability causes, rewarding proactive networking over open competition.