The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust
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Quick Stats
- Charity Number: 1064028
- Annual Income: £91,249 (2024)
- Annual Giving: £138,439 (2024)
- Geographic Focus: England and Wales (priority to Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester areas)
- Application Basis: Rolling, written applications accepted
Overview
The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission on 19 August 1997 and operates under a Declaration of Trust dated 7 April 1997 (as subsequently amended). The Trust is the charitable arm of the international law firm Squire Patton Boggs and is funded primarily by contributions from the firm's UK and European equity partners. With annual expenditure of £138,439 in 2024, the Trust focuses on supporting small regional charities local to the firm's UK offices while also considering national organisations. The Trust's approach centres on making small grants to a large number of charitable organisations, enabling broad impact across communities where the firm operates.
Funding Priorities
Grant Programmes
The Trust operates a rolling grants programme supporting UK registered charities through written applications. Grants are typically small amounts distributed widely across eligible organisations.
Priority Areas
The Trust's objects are “General Charitable Purposes throughout England and Wales,” with particular focus on:
- Children and Young People - Core priority for the Trust
- Elderly People - Organisations providing services and support to elderly individuals
- Disabled People - Charities working with disabled people
- Healthcare and Research - Organisations working in healthcare and medical research
- Voluntary Bodies - Support for voluntary bodies with charitable status
Geographic Priority: While operating across England and Wales, preference for charities working locally to Squire Patton Boggs' offices in Birmingham, Leeds, London, and Manchester.
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals
- Non-registered organisations
- Political activities
- Organisations without charitable status
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Governance and Leadership
The Trust is governed by eight trustees, all of whom are partners of Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP. None of the trustees receive remuneration or benefits from the charity.
Chair: Matthew Giles (Birmingham partner and Head of Pensions)
How to Apply to The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust
How to Apply
Applications should be made in writing to the Trust. There is no formal online application portal.
Application Route: Email written applications to charitabletrust@squirepb.com
Application Sources:
- Direct applications from charitable organisations
- Nominations from Squire Patton Boggs employees
Decision Timeline
No specific decision timeline is published. Rolling application basis suggests applications are reviewed as received.
Success Rates
Success rates are not published. Given the annual expenditure of £138,439 and approach of making small grants to many organisations, funds appear to be distributed widely.
Reapplication Policy
No specific reapplication policy is published. Organisations should inquire directly with the Trust.
Application Success Factors
- Geographic Alignment: Emphasise connections to Birmingham, Leeds, London, or Manchester if applicable
- Small, Regional Charities: Smaller organisations appear to be the primary target
- Core Beneficiary Groups: Clearly align with main beneficiary groups
- Charitable Status: UK charitable registration is essential
- Employee Connections: Organisations with connections to firm staff may have an advantage
- Practical, Specific Requests: Applications should be for specific needs rather than large strategic funding
Key Takeaways for Grant Writers
- Location matters - charities in key cities have clear advantage
- Small regional charities prioritised over large nationals
- Simple application process with low barrier to entry
- Clear priorities despite broad charitable purposes
- Multiple small grants approach suggests relationship building opportunities
- Employee connections could strengthen applications
Similar Funders
These funders have a similar focus and geographic reach:
- The Basil Samuel Charitable Trust
- John James Underdown Charitable Trust
- The Gunter Charitable Trust
- The Batchworth Trust
- Kathleen Beryl Sleigh Charitable Trust
- The Bay Tree Charitable Trust
- The Michael And Anna Wix Charitable Trust
- The Hamilton Wallace Trust
- The Searle Charitable Trust
- Susanna Peake Charitable Trust
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References
- The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust, Charity Commission Register, charity number 1064028
- Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust webpage, https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/about/corporate-responsibility/squire-patton-boggs-charitable-trust
- Bath and North East Somerset Council Funding Finder
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