If you possess a unique approach to turning today's challenges into a better tomorrow get in touch We partner entrepreneurial charities with grants 
and advice to help them reach their potential mental health, homelessness, injustice, exploitation, 
crime prevention, end of life, disability, poverty...
We champion new and ambitious charities 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, injustice, exploitation, crime prevention, end-of-life, disability, poverty, and more. We recognise that achieving the impact these issues demand has never been more daunting. That’s why we’re here - to support you. Maybe we can help.
Explore the charities we supported in 2024 
to better understand our focus and priorities BREAKING BARRIERS · BROMLEY BY BOW CLIMBING OUT · FOOD BEHIND BARS HEALTH BUS · MIND OF THE STUDENT MAYTREE · REACH OUT · ST GILES TALK CLUB · TENDER EDUCATION & ARTS WOMEN'S WORK LAB
Application Guidelines We invite you to introduce your charity by providing a 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. To Apply: please email grants@4814.org and attach your latest 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! *Please note that the trust has no staff, so unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application. Thank you for your understanding.
“back to the forest” is an inspirational film about turning today's challenges into a better tomorrow. It features Merlin Hanbury-Tenison and the Thousand Year Trust which is dedicated to the restoration of Atlantic temperate rainforests.
Our trustees
Chris Bedwell (chair) catalyst & technology evangelist currently : consulting for Centre for Homelessness Impact previously includes : managing director beCreative.tech brand & digital transformation Marks & Spencer originally : J Walter Thompson Advertising (London) Chris Gardner experienced CEO/Managing Director currently : CEO www.CRUISE.co.uk previously includes : managing director Which? Publishing marketing director Cancer Research UK consultant Oxfam originally : trader on floor of the Stock Exchange Carole Bedwell experienced charity trustee currently : director Bestobell Founders Welfare Trust previously includes : director beCreative.tech director The Renaissance Pear originally : BEd Kingston Unversity / teacher Tom Bedwell brand & communication strategist currently : mangaging director Frontier 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 : portfolio manger 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 60 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0HR INVESTMENT MANAGERS 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, 6th Floor, 60 Gracechurch Street,
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