GC Gibson Charitable Trust Capital and Product Purchase Grants

The GC Gibson Charitable Trust offers capital grants to UK registered charities for purchases related to education, sport, conservation, social inclusion, and physical and mental health for all ages anywhere in the world. The trust has been helping small and medium-sized charities since the 1970s and now runs an annual online application process. The grants are intended for smaller charities with income from donations from the public and from Trusts or Foundations up to £1 million. The projects supported should have a maximum cost of about £20,000, as the trust will not offer small contributions to large projects. The trust awards approximately 10 grants annually through this online process, though this represents only a small part of their overall charitable giving. The selection process is described as structured but may appear quirky and random, based on what appeals to the trustees who are the grandchildren of the founder George Gibson.