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We're a family-based grant-making organisation, named in memory of our lovely mum, supporting small charities that make a big difference.
All the charities we support are working to improve the lives of disadvantaged children, young people, families and adults, but they do this in their own unique way. You can read more about our current grantees here.
Our approach is to identify amazing organisations that aren't necessarily well-known but are each a shining example of a small charity that is well-managed, committed to providing the best service they can and is successful because they do things just that little bit differently.
But they aren't the only ones - we like to do things a little bit differently too!
We make the most of being a small trust and this is key to the success of our own personalised style of grant-making. Our support isn't just a financial contribution, it's a commitment from us to learn more about what each charity does and what they need to move forward and to use this knowledge to identify other ways we can lend a hand. This could be anything from using our existing networks to help expand their services into other areas of the country to signposting where they can access free IT support.
Every generous donation will be added to our grant fund, enabling us to make even more of a difference to small charities, just like these, in 2024:
Engaging with The Gillian Stevenson Charitable Trust CIO has been a uniquely heart-warming experience. They stand out as a friendly and approachable funder, always ready to lend a hand and keen on maintaining a close relationship. The Gillian Stevenson Charitable Trust CIO has played a pivotal role in bringing our 'Dads Unlimited Helpline' to life. Their funding was not just financial support; it was a vote of confidence in our mission to support dads experiencing loss of contact with children and/or family breakdown. Their approachable nature and ongoing interest in our project's impact have made them more than funders; they have become invaluable partners in our journey to make a difference. - Dads Unlimited
As well as funding from The Gillian Stevenson Trust, we also received ongoing support. When you are used to running a charity, it is useful to have an outsider look at what you are doing and suggest changes or improvements from their own experience. And that's just what happened! We took advice we received on board and made a few minor changes that improved the funded service and take up. - The Zink Project
Securing the funding we need to provide vital services and a warm and accepting community for families with rare conditions isn’t always easy. Working with the Gillian Stevenson Trust bucked the trend! Thoughtful, empathetic and truly collaborative, their team has gone out of their way to make us feel welcome and to get to know and value our work. - Jo Balfour, Managing Director, CamRARE