Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust

What does the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) do? The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) is an independent Quaker trust which makes grants to organisations and individuals working to produce positive social change through their charitable work. This support is provided, primarily, through funding applied for by applicants. Our mission is to support people who address the root causes of conflict and injustice. Every year JRCT makes more than 100 grants for all kinds of charitable work, from grassroots community groups to well-established charities working to build a peaceful and just world. Tackling root causes Joseph Rowntree, the founder of JRCT, believed that you must tackle the roots of a problem to achieve any lasting benefit; treating the “superficial manifestations” of social or economic problems might provide temporary relief but won't create lasting solutions. To create real change which challenges the existing power imbalances in society, JRCT does not shy away from supporting those working on unpopular or contentious issues. We believe in creating dialogue to support change towards a better world. We recognise that change can take many years to achieve. We are willing to take the long view, and to take risks. We try to be flexible enough to respond to the changing needs and demands of our world.