Savoy Educational Trust grants
Savoy Educational Trust makes grants for education and training in the UK hospitality industry, giving £2,389,029 to organisations in its latest reported year.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
Savoy Educational Trust makes grants to educational establishments, charitable and not-for-profit organisations, and relevant industry associations within the UK hospitality industry. It supports projects focused on enhancing the education of people through the continued development of their individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding in subjects relating to the hospitality industry. There is no set limit on the amount your organisation can apply for, but applications for more than £10,000 follow a slightly different application process. It generally does not agree to be the sole funder of a project or initiative. Its how to apply page gives a deadline of Friday 7th August 2026, which you should confirm before you rely on it.
What they fund
Charity Commission records list Savoy Educational Trust under general charitable purposes and education or training. Its own guidance narrows this to education and skills relating to the UK hospitality industry.
Who and where
The register records its beneficiaries as children and young people, other charities and voluntary bodies, and the general public. It is listed as working throughout England and Wales, and also in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Who they help
Where they fund
What Savoy Educational Trust says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
What they say they're looking for
“support projects that are focused on enhancing the education of people through the continued development of their individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding in subjects relating to the hospitality industry”
Source: savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk — What we Fund – Savoy Educational Trust →
Who they say they'll fund
“The Savoy Educational Trust makes grants to educational establishments, charitable and not-for-profit organisations, and relevant industry associations within the UK hospitality industry.”
Source: savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk — What we Fund – Savoy Educational Trust →
What they say they won't fund
“projects or initiatives that are not related to or relevant for the UK hospitality industry”
Source: savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk — What we Fund – Savoy Educational Trust →
“private limited/for-profit companies”
Source: savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk — What we Fund – Savoy Educational Trust →
“core costs (with limited exceptions – see previous question)”
Source: savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk — What we Fund – Savoy Educational Trust →
“We generally do not agree to be the sole funder of any project or initiative.”
Source: savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk — What we Fund – Savoy Educational Trust →
Grant sizes they mention
“There is no set limit on the amount of grant your organisation can apply for, however if you are applying for a grant of more than £10,000 you will follow a slightly different application process”
Source: savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk — What we Fund – Savoy Educational Trust →
Deadlines they mention
“Friday 7th August 2026”
Source: savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk — How to Apply – Savoy Educational Trust →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
The objects of the CIO are specifically restricted to such objects or purposes which are recognised as exclusively charitable under the law of england and wales, including in particular:i. For the public benefit to advance and develop education, training and development particularly (although not necessarily or…
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
How much does Savoy Educational Trust typically give?
The Trust does not publish a typical grant size. Its guidance says there is no set limit on the amount your organisation can apply for, but that applications for more than £10,000 follow a slightly different application process. In its latest reported financial year it made £2,389,029 in grants to organisations.
What does Savoy Educational Trust fund?
It supports projects focused on enhancing the education of people through the continued development of their individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding in subjects relating to the hospitality industry.
Who can apply?
The Trust makes grants to educational establishments, charitable and not-for-profit organisations, and relevant industry associations within the UK hospitality industry. Its Charity Commission record lists it as working throughout England and Wales, and as also funding in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
What won't Savoy Educational Trust fund?
It does not fund projects or initiatives that are not related to or relevant for the UK hospitality industry, private limited or for-profit companies, or core costs, apart from limited exceptions. It also generally does not agree to be the sole funder of a project.
How do I apply?
The application process differs depending on whether you are asking for more or less than £10,000. Its how to apply page gives a deadline of Friday 7th August 2026; confirm that date before you rely on it. Check the funder's own website (www.savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 1161014) for current guidance and dates, as processes can change.
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Contains public sector information from the Charity Commission for England and Wales licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and grants data from 360Giving used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Figures are derived (filtered and summarised by TrusteeMeetings), not republished unchanged. About the data · Terms of use. This page is a starting point for your own research, not a promise of funding, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with Savoy Educational Trust.