The Schroder Charity Trust

The Schroder Charity Trust provides grants of up to £5,000 to UK registered charities with an annual income of between £150,000 and £1 million. Following a strategic review in 2024-25, the Trust considers applications under two main objectives: Objective 1 focuses on enabling children and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to thrive and achieve their potential in education and employment, with priorities including developing reading and literacy skills, enhancing early years school readiness, employment outcomes for young offenders aged 18-25, financial literacy, vocational careers and apprenticeships, and tutoring for primary and secondary students. Objective 2 aims at strengthening communities through services and opportunities which enhance the wellbeing and life outcomes of vulnerable and disadvantaged people, with priorities including building confidence and resilience through youthwork, enhancing life outcomes for children in care, providing financial hardship advice, reducing social isolation for older people, and supporting the homeless into sustainable housing. Funding is for 1-year only and can be used for core and project costs. Charities must initially complete an Eligibility Checklist, and eligible organisations will be invited to complete an online application form.