The Guide to Major Trusts 2025/26

Of the previous edition: ‘In the annual scramble to secure funding for services in our community, The Guide to Major Trusts is our first port of call. This well-thumbed time-saver identifies good sources we didn’t know about, has clear information on making effective applications and helps us to avoid approaches to funders where their interest and our services are poorly matched.’ Mark Hinton, Manager, Citizens Advice Swale ***********‘The Guide to Major Trusts is an essential resource in our fundraising toolkit. Having such a comprehensive list of funders ensures that our prospect pipeline remains healthy and we never miss an opportunity.’ Charlotte Otter, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Southampton Hospitals Charity

George Knight is one of DSC’s established trainers who runs courses on a range of subjects from project management to leadership and well-being to productivity. George is often seen fronting DSC’s conferences and often runs sessions at them. He originated and is the host of our popular Charity Questions podcasts where he interviews a range of influential individuals from across the sector. George is a published author having written Managing Your Inbox for DSC and also a book on rewilding and wellbeing called Beyond Domestication for Hatherleigh Press in the US. Before moving into training, George ran busy sales and customer services teams.