J Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust

NB - This fund mainly supports English Charities.

The Trust, which was founded by Sir Paul Getty KBE, who died in April 2003 in London, where he had lived since the 1980s.

What is the funding for?

Projects have to be focussed around one ot their priorities:

Reducing re-offencing, Improving prospects of young people, Repairing Communities, Repairing Lives, Preserving Heritage, Sustaining the Arts.
There are 2 funding streams available:

Main grants can be between £10,000 and £250,000 over a period of 1 to 3 years. Multi-year grants will often be paid as a single instalment. On average it takes them between 3 and 6 months to award a main grant, so allow plenty of time when making your application.

Small grants of up to £5,000 are also available for smaller charities. Applications are made in exactly the same way as for their main grants programme. However, if you are successful, your grant may be awarded in as little as 2 to 3 months

How much money is available?
As above

Who can apply?
At present, their grant making is largely focused on supporting registered charities in England, although applications may sometimes be considered from other parts of the United Kingdom if the project is likely to be of nationwide significance.

When to apply?

At any time. Applications are then considered at Trustee meetings in April, July, September and December.

How to apply

You can apply online by clicking here.

Elizabeth Rantzen
Director
J Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust
1 Park Square West
London
NW1 4LJ

Tel: (020) 7486 1859

Further information can be found on the website.

Key words: Child welfare, disability, education, health, homelessness, housing, poverty, training, youth.