March 2026
2026 grant cycle open for inquiries
Registered charities aligned with our priorities are invited to submit a short inquiry.
Trier Familienstiftung
The Trier Family Foundation supports charitable initiatives in education, community wellbeing, and cultural life — guided by long-term commitment and respect for those we partner with, from our base in Jersey.
About the foundation
The Trier Family Foundation is a private family foundation registered at 13 Castle Street, St. Helier, Jersey. We exist to formalise our family's long-held commitment to charitable giving and community investment.
Our name reflects both heritage and purpose — a foundation that is personal, principled, and built to endure across generations.
We provide grants, forge multi-year partnerships, and offer capacity support to organisations delivering measurable social benefit — primarily in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands.
We look for partners with clear governance, defined outcomes, and the capability to sustain their work beyond any single grant cycle.
We begin with listening. Our process emphasises genuine dialogue, careful due diligence, and collaborative decision-making — not transactional philanthropy.
All inquiries are reviewed personally by our team and responded to with care, regardless of outcome.
Focus areas
Three interconnected pillars that guide all our grant-making decisions.
Scholarships, literacy, skills, and access to learning for all ages.
Neighbourhood resilience, social inclusion, and support for vulnerable groups.
Heritage preservation, arts access, and creative participation for communities.
Programs
Structured modes of engagement designed for lasting, not transient, impact.
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Project and operational grants for registered charities and qualifying nonprofits aligned with our focus areas.
02
Sustained commitments to organisations with proven delivery records and strong governance frameworks.
03
Operational support for governance, reporting, systems, and leadership development within grantee organisations.
04
Convening and connecting stakeholders to improve outcomes and share practice across our network.
Our approach
A clear, respectful process every step of the way.
Submit a short overview of your organisation, project, and funding request.
We assess alignment with our focus areas and governance requirements.
Meetings and due diligence with our team and professional advisers.
Board consideration with honest and timely communication of outcomes.
Agreed milestones, reporting, and relationship beyond the grant period.
Eligibility
What we look for before making a commitment.
Registered charities or qualifying nonprofits with transparent governance and published accounts.
A clear connection to education, community, or cultural life — our three priority areas.
Defined objectives and a credible, proportionate approach to tracking and reporting results.
Projects that build capacity rather than dependency — with a realistic path beyond grant funding.
Experienced, accountable teams with the capacity to deliver on their commitments.
UK and Channel Islands primarily; international projects considered individually.
News
March 2026
Registered charities aligned with our priorities are invited to submit a short inquiry.
February 2026
We have renewed support for a Jersey-based skills access programme for a further two years.
January 2026
A new grant supports archival and public access work for a Channel Islands heritage project.
FAQ
Contact us via the form below with a short description of your organisation, project, and funding need. We will respond with next steps if there is potential alignment.
Primarily UK and Channel Islands registered charities with clear governance and reporting. Other entities are considered where structure meets our requirements.
Amounts vary by project scope. We do not publish fixed bands — each inquiry is assessed individually and responded to transparently.
Initial responses within two to four weeks. Full review timelines depend on project complexity and due diligence requirements.
Our primary geography is the UK and Channel Islands. International projects are reviewed selectively on a case-by-case basis.
All inquiries and follow-up should be directed to Charles Chadwick Young.
Contact
For grant applications, partnerships, or general enquiries.
13 Castle Street · JE2 3BT
Channel Islands · United Kingdom