Warshaw Family Charitable Trust

The Warshaw Family Charitable Trust, established in 2004 and chaired by Michael Warshaw with family trustees, is a generalist grant-maker dedicated to advancing any charitable purpose under English and Welsh law. Governed by principles of stewardship, financial integrity, effective oversight, and best-practice grant-making, it emphasizes prudent family-led philanthropy, transparent policies on safeguarding, conflicts of interest, and risk management, distinguishing it as a stable, inclusive foundation focused on public benefit without a narrow ethos.

It supports a broad spectrum of causes, including education and training, health advancement and life-saving efforts, disability services, poverty relief, overseas aid, famine relief, and amateur sport. Beneficiary groups encompass children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and those of particular ethnic or racial origins, funding direct services, core costs, and research sponsorship for established organizations serving these communities in diverse ways.

Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales, with a preference for small to medium-sized voluntary groups but no formal income thresholds. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding is invite-only via trustee selection, with no published guidelines, portals, or deadlines; decisions occur at internal board meetings. Typical grants range from £2,000 to £25,000, aligning with annual distributions of £70,000–£95,000. The trust excludes individuals, trading subsidiaries, and activities outside legal charitable definitions or its geographic scope, setting it apart through its consistent, trust-based approach to core priorities like education, health, poverty, and inclusive support.