open to applications from early stage charities & CICs
we advise & fund new innovative charities 
& the next generation of social entrepreneurs
We champion new ambitious charities and CICs dedicated to creating meaningful change and building a better world. Despite limited resources, these organisations tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges - mental health, homelessness, disability, rehabilitation, exploitation, poverty, regeneration and more. We recognise that achieving the impact these issues demand has never been more daunting. If you possess a unique approach to turning today's challenges into a better tomorrow 
get in touch.
explore some of the charities we have supported 
to better understand our focus and priorities ARK AT EGWOOD · ASSOCIATION OF CAMERADOS · BREAKING BARRIERS · BROMLEY BY BOW · CLIMBING OUT · FOOD BEHIND BARS · GLEANING CORNWALL · INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF STREET PAPERS (INSP) · MAYTREE · MIND OF THE STUDENT · NEW HORIZON YOUTH CENTRE · NOW FOSTER · REACH OUT · ST GILES TRUST · STOP THE TRAFFIK · TALK CLUB · TENDER EDUCATION & ARTS · THOUSAND YEAR TRUST · WOMEN'S WORK LAB
“back to the forest” an inspirational film featuring Merlin Hanbury-Tenison and the Thousand Year Trust - which is dedicated to the restoration of Atlantic temperate rainforests.
TO APPLY Introduce your charity by providing a brief compelling overview of your organisation. 
Please include: Background: Share how your charity was founded and what inspires your work. Approach: Explain how you address the challenges you tackle and what makes your methods distinctive. Impact: Highlight the difference you have made so far, using specific examples or data where possible. Future Plans: Outline your vision and roadmap for the coming years. We are particularly interested in understanding what sets your charity apart and how you measure your success. Please email grants@4814.org and attach your latest accounts or management accounts. In the body of your email, include a brief elevator pitch - a couple of sentences that clearly and compellingly summarise your charity’s mission and impact. This helps us quickly understand what makes your organisation unique. If your application is shortlisted,* we will contact you to arrange a conversation with your founder or CEO. This allows us to build a personal connection and explore how our partnership can best support your mission. We look forward to discovering more about 
your work. *Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application. Thank you for your understanding.
Our trustees
Chris Bedwell (chair) catalyst & technology evangelist currently : the 4814 trust previously includes : brand & digital transformation Marks & Spencer originally : J Walter Thompson
Chris Gardner experienced CEO/Managing Director currently : CEO www.CRUISE.co.uk previously includes : MD Which? Publishing marketing director Cancer Research UK consultant Oxfam originally : trader on floor of the Stock Exchange
Carole Bedwell experienced charity trustee currently : the 4814 trust previously includes : director The Renaissance Pear originally : BEd Kingston Unversity
Tom Bedwell brand & communication strategist currently : Chorus & Bridge previously includes : managing director Above+Beyond managing partner McCann account director AMV BBDO originally : LLB Law King’s College
Fergus Argyle public markets investing expertise currently : New Capital previously includes : portfolio manager Somerset Capital partner Mobius Capital Partners originally : MA Classics Oxford / Damascus University
SOLICITORS Bates, Wells & Braithwaite 10 Queen Street Place, EC4R 1BE Shakespeare Martineau Level 19, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street,
London SE1 9SG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TrinityBridge 10 Crown Place, EC2A 4FT email : hello@4814.org address : the 4814 trust, PO Box 96, Somerton, TA11 9BS charity number : 1199820 company number : 14227311 reg. office : the 4814 trust, Level 19, The Shard, 
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