Jephcott Charitable Trust Grant

From Jephcott Charitable Trust

The Jephcott Charitable Trust, established by Sir Harry Jephcott in 1965, aims to fund projects and charities that make a tangible difference in the community, especially those that face challenges in getting started or securing funds from other sources. With a legacy deeply rooted in pharmaceutical innovation and a commitment to philanthropy, the Trust focuses on supporting initiatives that can significantly impact education, health, and the natural environment.

Type of Support

Overview

The Trust prioritizes funding for capital projects such as the purchase of equipment, materials, building constructions, and the implementation of solar panels and clean water supplies. Its broad goals encompass supporting projects worldwide that:

Advance education and training opportunities, particularly focusing on emerging and developing economies and female educational initiatives. This includes a wide range of educational programs, from formal schooling at all levels to vocational and technical skills training, as well as projects aimed at school building and renovation.
Improve and advance health, wellbeing, and life chances, supporting projects that build or refurbish healthcare facilities, provide essential medical equipment, and enhance healthcare staff skills.
Conserve, improve, and regenerate the natural environment through initiatives aimed at environmental awareness, biodiversity, sustainability, combating climate change, and carbon capture efforts like tree planting and habitat protection.

The Trust is dedicated to projects that offer a clear, significant impact, particularly in areas struggling to find alternative funding sources.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

United Kingdom

Program Location

Global

Organization Type

Registered charities

Properly constituted organizations

Other

Located in the UK
Operate worldwide
Work must be legally charitable according to the organization's constitution
Proposal must align with funding priorities
Funding is for future work, not work that has already occurred
Work must benefit a community, village, area, or a large number of people

Ineligibility

Organisations with excessive administration costs

Charities with excessive reserves or liquid assets

Heritage or preservation projects

Projects solely focused on animal welfare and/or poverty relief

General appeals for large national charities or organisations

Individuals and expedition groups

Promotion of religion

Projects with costs related to running, staff salaries, administration, marketing, and travel

Animal welfare projects

Heritage sites and buildings projects.

2k – 20k

Application deadline

Rolling

Submission

Review Criteria

The Trust is inclined to favor initiatives that serve as catalysts for further development and that unambiguously deliver considerable, concrete, enduring, and sustainable advantages to a community, region, or a broad demographic.