Tony Bramall Charitable Trust

The Tony Bramall Charitable Trust is a UK-registered grant-making charity founded by philanthropist Tony Bramall, with a core mission to advance medical research and support individuals facing financial barriers to healthcare, particularly children and vulnerable groups in northern England. Guided by values of compassion, equity, and evidence-based impact, the Trust adopts a strategic yet flexible approach, prioritizing health improvements for disadvantaged communities through trustee-led decisions informed by deep sector expertise, including family members.

It funds medical research initiatives, specialist care for the sick or infirm, disability support services, and welfare projects alleviating hardship, with a strong emphasis on children's health, rehabilitation, equipment provision, and innovative hospital or university programs. Grants target direct care, core costs, capital needs, and multi-year efforts, predominantly benefiting organizations in Yorkshire (e.g., Leeds, Harrogate) and the North of England, though open to wider UK projects advancing health or saving lives.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities of any size, with no strict income thresholds but a preference for established entities demonstrating significant impact; geographic focus favors the North, but no formal restrictions apply, and unsolicited proposals are welcomed. Applications via email or post require a concise three-page proposal detailing aims, beneficiaries, outcomes, budget, and alignment with health priorities, plus optional accounts—no formal form or prior enquiry needed.

Grants typically range from £5,000 to £50,000, decided quarterly by trustees on a rolling basis without fixed deadlines. Distinctive for its private, consistent support of both essential care and research innovation in underserved northern regions, the Trust avoids non-health themes, setting it apart as a reliable partner for child-focused health charities.