The Souter Charitable Trust is accepting grant applications to support projects engaged in the relief of human suffering in the UK and overseas – particularly, but not exclusively, those promoting spiritual welfare.

The Souter Charitable Trust was set up by Sir Brian and his wife Lady Elizabeth in 1992. Since 2006 The Souter Charitable Trust have awarded more than 15,000 grants totalling over £104 million. Over the years the trust has supported thousands of projects ranging from combating the world’s biggest killer, malaria to supplying daily meals to school children in Africa.

Funding Information

Whilst there are no minimum or maximum amounts given an average grant would be a small one off in the region of £1,000 - £3,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Grants are restricted to UK registered charities only.
• Current legislation does not permit the trustees to give direct grants to overseas organisations as they are unable to carry out the due diligence required of them.
• Small grants may be awarded for gap year / short term projects which extend to at least one calendar year.
• All projects for capital building and renovation works are specifically excluded from funding.
• The personal health and educational needs of individuals are not normally funded.
• Applications should be kept short, 2 sides of A4 is sufficient. The trustees are looking for a brief outline of the project aims and what the funding is required for a budget maybe included and a copy of your latest audited accounts should be included.

For more information, visit Souter Charitable Trust.