The Summerfield Charitable Trust, founded in 1989, was created with a clear mission: supporting charitable projects across Gloucestershire. Since its inception, the Trust has granted over £20 million to local causes spanning the arts, natural heritage, community development, health, education, and disability support

Operating with a small board of trustees, the Trust focuses exclusively on grant-making rather than running its own programmes.

Each year, the Summerfield Trust supports typically in the range of 70 to 90 local organisations, with individual grants ranging from around £500 to more than £20,000.

These grants empower Gloucestershire-based charities to deliver vital services in areas such as grassroots community development, caring for natural habitats, fostering the arts, and supporting disadvantaged groups. Over the years, this local focus has enabled measurable impact across the county—enhancing cultural life, aiding environmental conservation, improving wellbeing, and strengthening community infrastructure.

The Trust’s legacy is one of enduring and targeted generosity: decades of sustained investment into Gloucestershire’s charitable sector has helped seed and scale numerous initiatives that might not otherwise have flourished. Its cumulative giving and consistent focus have built a reputation for reliability and reach. As a long-standing funder, the Summerfield Trust not only provides vital immediate support, but also helps ensure these projects have a sustainable foundation and can continue to benefit future generations of the county.

Pictured above: Sitting Pretty - Representatives of the Summerfield Charitable Trusts and the Heavens Valley CBS in the Heavens Valley.