Swire 2765

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: £458,414 (2024)
• Total Income: £2,172,106 (2024, primarily from investments)
• Success Rate: Not applicable (no open application process)
• Decision Time: Not applicable (invitation-only)
• Grant Range: Not publicly disclosed
• Geographic Focus: United Kingdom and international
• Application Method: Invitation-only (no public application process)

Contact Details

Address: Swire House, 59 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AJ

Note: This is one of the Swire family trusts managed by the same staff team as The Swire Charitable Trust. However, unlike the main Swire Charitable Trust (charity 270726), SWIRE 2765 does not accept unsolicited applications.

For information about the main Swire Charitable Trust which does accept applications: www.swirecharitabletrust.org.uk

Overview

SWIRE 2765 is a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commission on 18 December 2012 (charity number 1150225). The trust operates as one of several Swire family charitable trusts, all managed by the same staff team that oversees The Swire Charitable Trust. With an income of £2,172,106 in 2024 (primarily from investments) and charitable expenditure of £458,414, SWIRE 2765 provides donations and grants for charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. The trust operates under the discretion of its trustees, who hold the capital and income to apply to exclusively charitable objects and purposes as they see fit. Unlike the main Swire Charitable Trust, SWIRE 2765 operates on an invitation-only basis, with grants driven by the trustees and the Swire family rather than through an open application process.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

SWIRE 2765 does not operate defined grant programs. Grants are made at the discretion of the trustees to support charitable purposes that align with the interests of the Swire family and trustees.

Priority Areas

The trust's objects are broad: “to apply income and capital at their discretion to exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world.” The trust makes grants to both individuals and organizations across various charitable sectors. Specific priority areas are determined by trustee and family interests rather than published criteria.

What They Don't Fund

No specific exclusions are published, as the trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding decisions are made at trustee discretion based on family and trustee priorities.

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Governance and Leadership

Trustees (as of latest filing)

• Barnaby Nicholas Swire - Also a trustee of The Swire Charitable Trust
• John Samuel Swire - Also a trustee of The Swire Charitable Trust
• Kaori Imoto
• Dr. Clare Isacke

The trust has 4 trustees who manage the capital and income with discretion to support charitable purposes. The trustees have connections to both this family trust and the broader Swire charitable network, including The Swire Charitable Trust (charity 270726).

How to Apply to Swire 2765

How to Apply

SWIRE 2765 does not have a public application process.

According to the Swire charitable network's official communications: “It is extremely rare for donations to be made in response to unsolicited applications” for the family trusts like SWIRE 2765. Donations made by this family trust are driven by the Trustees and the Swire family.

This trust is distinct from The Swire Charitable Trust (charity 270726), which does operate three open grant programmes (Opportunity, Nature, and Heritage) with a public application process. If you are seeking grant funding from the Swire charitable network, you should explore whether your organization is eligible for The Swire Charitable Trust's open programmes at www.swirecharitabletrust.org.uk.

Decision Timeline

Not applicable - decisions are made by trustees based on their own identification of charitable purposes to support, rather than in response to applications.

Success Rates

Not applicable - the trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

Reapplication Policy

Not applicable - there is no application process.

Application Success Factors

Since SWIRE 2765 does not accept applications, the following information may be helpful for grant writers seeking funding from the broader Swire charitable network:

For The Swire Charitable Trust (open programmes):

• Complete the online eligibility test before applying
• The total amount requested should not be more than 10% of your charity's last reported income
• Upload audited or inspected accounts with your application
• Expect a decision within 2-3 months (rolling programme)
• The trust is willing to support core costs, capital expenditure, and salaries
• Multi-year grants of up to three years are considered where longer-term commitment can be justified
• No maximum or minimum grant size
• Many grants are awarded on an unrestricted basis

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• No public application process: SWIRE 2765 operates on an invitation-only basis and it is extremely rare for donations to be made in response to unsolicited applications
• Separate from main trust: This is distinct from The Swire Charitable Trust (charity 270726), which does accept applications through three open programmes
• Trustee-driven: Grants are driven by the interests of the trustees and the Swire family rather than applicant-led proposals
• Consider alternatives: If seeking Swire family funding, investigate The Swire Charitable Trust's open programmes (Opportunity, Nature, Heritage) at www.swirecharitabletrust.org.uk
• Shared management: All Swire trusts are managed by the same staff team, so building relationships with The Swire Charitable Trust may create visibility across the family trust network
• Significant resources: Despite not accepting applications, the trust has substantial assets and makes grants exceeding £450,000 annually
• Broad remit: The trust can support charitable purposes anywhere in the world, to both individuals and organizations

Similar Funders

These funders have a similar focus and geographic reach:

• The Adrian Swire Charitable Trust
• Louis Baylis (maidenhead Advertiser) Charitable Trust
• Joan Ainslie Charitable Trust
• J A Gillett Charitable Trust
• P E Lennard Charitable Will Trust
• The Burry Charitable Trust
• The Morris Charitable Trust
• The Balney Charitable Trust
• The Elaine And Angus Lloyd Charitable Trust
• The Joseph And Ruth Smilg Charitable Trust

References

• Charity Commission Register of Charities, “SWIRE 2765 - Charity Overview (1150225)”, https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5032349/full-print (Accessed 22 November 2025)
• The Swire Charitable Trust, “About Us”, https://www.swirecharitabletrust.org.uk/about-us/ (Accessed 22 November 2025) - States: “It is extremely rare for donations to be made in response to unsolicited applications” for family trusts
• The Swire Charitable Trust, “Apply for Funding”, https://www.swirecharitabletrust.org.uk/our-funding/ (Accessed 22 November 2025)
• Funding Scotland, “Swire Charitable Trust”, https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000JfXZkEAN/swire-charitable-trust (Accessed 22 November 2025)