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The Jack Brunton Charitable Trust

The Jack Brunton Charitable Trust grants

The Jack Brunton Charitable Trust (registered charity 518407), set up in 1986 by North Riding farmer Jack Brunton, gives grants to good causes benefiting the rural villages, towns and communities within the boundaries of the old North Riding of Yorkshire. Most grants go to established charities, but all good causes are considered, from village halls, churches, schools and sports clubs to hospital departments, mountain rescue teams and animal welfare groups. Applications are by letter plus a short form, and trustees decide quarterly (February, May, August and November).

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21 October
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Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

Charities and other good causes whose work benefits the rural villages, towns and communities within the boundaries of the old North Riding of Yorkshire (the Trust's map covers areas including Middlesbrough, Stokesley, Whitby, Scarborough, Pickering, Malton, Helmsley, Thirsk, Northallerton, Richmond, Leyburn, Bedale, Easingwold, York and Startforth). 'While most contributions will go to established charities, all good causes will be considered and fully investigated.' No income limit is published.

What it funds

A wide range of good causes benefiting communities in the old North Riding of Yorkshire. Examples the Trust gives:

  • Play equipment for local children
  • Enterprise groups for adults with disabilities
  • Specialist equipment for hospital departments
  • Animal welfare groups
  • Drama, theatre and musical groups (e.g. brass bands)
  • Outdoor centres
  • Village halls
  • Mountain rescue teams
  • Talking books for visually impaired people
  • Schools
  • Accessible transport for older people
  • Equipment and kit for football, rugby, bowls and cricket clubs
  • Church refurbishment, DDA upgrades and building works
  • Scout and Girlguiding equipment
  • Inclusive play, leisure and respite care for children and young people

Published example grants were £2,000 (community transport minibus), £3,000 (homeless housing) and £7,500 (air ambulance equipment).

How to apply

  1. Write a signed letter detailing your charity's requirements
  2. Download and complete the Trust's application form (https://www.jackbruntontrust.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jqck-Brunton-form26.pdf)
  3. Post the letter, form and a recent bank statement to Mr D A Swallow FCA, Administrator, Jack Brunton Charitable Trust, Commercial House, Bridge Road, Stokesley, North Yorkshire TS9 5AA
  4. Make sure it arrives no later than the 21st day of the month before the quarterly trustees' meeting (meetings in February, May, August and November)
  5. Trustees consider applications at their quarterly meeting; applications are acknowledged before and after the meeting

Next deadline is 21 October 2026 for the November 2026 meeting

Grants awarded may be published on the Trust's website. Telephone 01642 714140

Have ready

  • Signed letter of application detailing your requirements
  • Completed Trust application form (organisation, contact, charity number and bank details)
  • Bank statement no more than three months old

The organisation name must match the name on the bank statement exactly, or payment will be delayed

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