Welcome to the Summerfield Charitable Trust
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The Summerfield Charitable Trust was established by Ronald Summerfield, a Cheltenham antique dealer, shortly before his death in 1989.
We are a grant giving charitable trust focused entirely on supporting good causes in the county of Gloucestershire. The future of the Summerfield Charitable Trust In 2023 the Summerfield Charitable Trust announced a new funding strategy. The value of the Trust’s investments is declining and rather than continue to distribute diminishing sums to county charities, the Trustees have taken the decision to invest its capital in innovative, game-changing projects that enable charities to make a lasting difference to Gloucestershire. Over the next few years, the Trust will spend out its capital working in partnership with Gloucestershire VCS Alliance to take forward a pioneering investment strategy in partnership with charitable organisations and communities across the county. These proposals will be underpinned by five core themes: 1. A Connected Society, supporting communities, connecting people and minimising loneliness; 2. Ageing Well, developing locally based support that enables older people to live a 'good life'; 3. Arts, Sport and Culture, creativity, arts, recreation, heritage, culture - widening access and increasing participation; 4. Children and Families, supporting young people and families with children, reducing inequalities, and improving life chances; 5. Action for Nature and Climate, supporting individuals and communities to take action for nature and the climate Once proposals have been identified through this process, a proportion of the Summerfield Charitable Trust capital will be invested in community-led projects across the county before completing the work of the Trust. The approach includes a commitment to increasing capacity within the charitable sector in the county and developing new ways of thinking and working. It also emphasises a commitment to placing the people of Gloucestershire at the heart of decision-making and ensuring that any proposals developed foster community resilience and cohesion. This process will take several years and, in the meantime, grant giving against our existing themes will continue in the usual way. Applications are considered in the following categories; The arts, museums and the built heritage Environmental Sustainability; Community work; Education, sport and recreation; Vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors of society. Find out more in the What we Fund and How to Apply section of this website.
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