The David Snowdon Trust
The David Snowdon Trust was established by a Declaration of Trust dated 5 October 1999 whose objects are such general charitable purposes as the Trustees shall think fit.
The charity was founded by Cumbrian businessman David Snowdon and incorporates a charity founded by the late Neville Talbot, a Lake District hotelier.
The charity makes grants to support charitable causes particularly Higher Education, Social Needs and the Arts in the county of Cumbria.
Who We Fund
Higher Education
including causes facilitating benefit from exposure to the capitals of greater learning and innovation outside Cumbria and others offering benefit from local apprenticeship schemes, particularly Hospitality.
Social needs
including causes alleviating poverty and increasing social mobility in rural areas.
The Arts
including encouraging appreciation of all the arts and sponsoring talented individuals in their early careers.
We fund up to
£20,000
Our grants are generally between £2,000 and £20,000 preferably for capital (but not buildings) although revenue projects may be considered.