Welcome to The RL Charitable Trust

The RL Charitable Trust is primarily focused on improving the conditions and future prospects of disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people under the age of 25.  The Trust prioritises grant-making to non-denominational organisations local to London, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, as well as UK charities working in Sub-Saharan Africa, but will consider worthy recipients beyond these regions.

Children and young people under the age of 25 are the key to our future, yet so many of them face huge challenges which can fundamentally affect their ability to live a peaceful and healthy life, and fulfil their potential. Grants will only be considered for organisations/bodies which work to improve the lives of children and young people. Whilst the Trust will consider grants for the alleviation of poverty, health requirements, housing and clothing, the inclination is to provide grants for education and training for pre-school aged children through to those hoping to undertake higher education. The following areas will be looked on favourably:

• Creativity and expression through art training and therapy, since fulfilling future potential depends so much on unlocking creativity.

• Technological understanding and proficiency, since the ability to contribute and prosper in the 21st century depends hugely on mastering modern technology, including basic IT training and coding and computational thinking.