Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust

Background

The Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust was established in 1966 by Gordon Fraser, a publisher of books and greetings cards.

The Trust offers grants to registered charities active in Great Britain to support projects relating to young people, people with disabilities, the environment and the arts.

Objectives of Fund

The Trustees have complete discretion as to the type of charitable work supported, however the Trust has focused on supporting projects relating to young people, people with disabilities, the environment and the arts over the last few years.

Value Notes

Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. At present, donations totalling approximately £140,000 are made to 100 charities each year.

Grants usually range from £500 to £2,500. However, larger grants may be awarded under exceptional circumstances.

Match Funding Restrictions

Match funding is not a specified requirement of the grant.

Who Can Apply

Eligible organisations must be charities registered with one of the following:

• Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
• Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Applications from and for Scotland will receive favourable consideration, but not to the exclusion of applications from elsewhere.

Location

Great Britain with favourable consideration given to Scotland

Restrictions

Individual applicants are not eligible to apply.

Eligible Expenditure

Funding is available for general charitable purposes.

In recent years there has been some concentration on support for charities working with children or young people and those active in the environment and the arts.

How To Apply

Applications may be submitted at any time online and will be considered quarterly in January, April, July and October.

Applicants must register online at the Trust's website.

Contact Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust for further information.