The Not Pointless Charity

The Not Pointless Charity is a modest grant-making Trust that raises funds through the annual Glastonbury Festival and allocates grants to improve educational opportunities and advance the education of children and adults in the UK and worldwide by supporting health, social justice and other projects. The charity provides small grants averaging £1,500 to UK registered charities working in the UK or overseas. Glastonbury Festival uses around 265 volunteer stewards each working approximately 20 hours, for which festival organiser Michael Eavis donates £5 per hour to Not Pointless. Grants can range from relatively small amounts of as low as £100 to around £5,000. Preferred areas of support are charities working in children's welfare, education, health, social justice, and overseas projects. Given the location of the Festival, charities providing services in the South West region are frequently supported.