16 September 2025
The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Dame Bridget D’Oyly Carte (1908-1985), Dame Bridget was the grand-daughter of Richard D’Oyly Carte, the theatrical impresario who famously built and opened the Savoy Theatre in 1881 and the Savoy Hotel in 1889, established The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust in 1972 to support her personal interests which included her enjoyment of theatre, music and gardening, and, in particular, helping disadvantaged and disabled children. Today, the Trust continues her legacy through three grant programmes:
- The Arts
- Medical Welfare
- The Environment
The Trustees usually consider applications three times a year in March, July and November. The next grant making meeting will be on the 29th October 2025 and the final closing date for the submission of online applications for this meeting is at midnight on the 30th September 2025.