Welcome to The Langtree Trust

The Langtree Trust.

The Trust was set up in December 1963 by Alan and Ethel Timpson who had retired to Amberley.

Alan Timpson had owned and worked at the Timpson Shoe factory in Northamptonshire. At the same time as establishing the Langtree Trust Mr and Mrs Timpson set up another separate charity in Northamptonshire to benefit the area where he had worked. In the first years of The Langtree Trust it was chaired by Alan Timpson and supported mainly local concerns.

Our Mission

The Langtree Trust seeks to help locally based organisations in the county of Gloucestershire, with priority to those in Stroud District that provide valuable community support services to disadvantaged people.

Grant Criteria

The Trust welcomes applications for grants related to projects that directly benefit the local community. Applications for grants related to buildings or the environment will be assessed on their impact for local community benefit. Grant amounts typically range from £250 to £750, but we are open to considering requests ranging from £50 to £1,000, depending on the project's scope and impact.

Our Focus

Given our commitment to supporting local initiatives, large national organisations are unlikely to qualify for funding. Instead, we prioritise projects that address the specific needs of our community, particularly those related to community support services for disadvantaged individuals. While we value education, individual applications for educational purposes are not typically considered in our grant allocation process.

Thank you for your interest in The Langtree Trust. We look forward to reviewing your application. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Charity Information

Charity No: 232924

The Langtree Trust operates with a clear mission: to distribute grants from the funds held, in alignment with our core values and objectives. Our Foundation Deed, established at the trust’s inception, provides essential guidance and outlines the criteria for awarding grants to deserving causes. The Trust will exercise discretion in interpreting these guidelines to ensure that resources are directed where they are needed most, maximising their impact.