Schroder Charity Trust

Schroder Charity Trust offers grants up to £5,000 that meet the following 2 objectives:

Enabling children and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to thrive and achieve their potential in education and employment.
- Enhancing early years school readiness for children in vulnerable families
- Developing reading and literacy skills
- Enhancing financial literacy
- Helping young people pursue vocational careers and apprenticeships
- Enhancing employment outcomes for young offenders (aged 18-25)
- Providing tutoring to develop attainment at primary and secondary school
Strengthening communities through services and opportunities which enhance the wellbeing and life outcomes of vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
- Providing services and advice to help people out of financial hardship and material poverty
- Enhancing life outcomes for children in the care system
- Reducing social isolation and maximising independence for older people
- Building confidence, resilience, life skills and wellbeing through youthwork
- Supporting the homeless and those at risk of homelessness into sustainable housing

The next grant deadline is 28th August 2026. Grants are for a one-year period and not over multiple years.

There is additional detailed information about exclusions and other frequently asked questions on the website. Application is via an online eligibility check and application form.

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