About the Trust

Aims

We aim to offer support to families and individuals through local charities and voluntary community groups. Our focus is primarily on helping those who may be experiencing problems such as homelessness, physical or emotional abuse, the break-up of a relationship, a bereavement, job loss or other changes in circumstance. Others may be coping with a physical or mental disability or recovering from an addiction or mental ill health. Or perhaps they are being excluded because of race or religion or they are isolated, lonely or stressed. Initiatives which enable people to improve their situation for themselves or aim to prevent difficulties arising are particularly welcome.

About us

Between the start of the Jamieson-Bystock Trust in 2003 to 2012 we have made 91 grants to 42 different organizations. These together come to over £180,000 averaging £20,000 per year. The size of grants range from £100 to £5,000.

The Trust funds are derived from the investment income from the sale of Bystock Court in Exmouth (see History) and following the ‘credit crunch’ there has been a slight decrease in income.

Most of the organisations that we have supported have been based in Devon. Occasionally we have made grants to national organizations that work with people in our locality.

Some of the organisations we have supported recently are

  • Age UK Exeter - for the provision of advice and support for older people
  • Exeter Community Housing Aid – to help people who are homeless
  • The Open Door Centre in Exmouth
  • Refugee Support Group Devon
  • Exeter Women’s Aid - refuge and support for women and their children,
  • PORCH set up by Exeter Community Initiatives - help to settle ex-offenders back into the community
  • Exeter Y.M.C.A.

If you would like to make a request for funding please see Applying for a Grant.

Trustees

As Trustees we try to manage the funds responsibly in order to meet the aims of the Jamieson-Bystock Trust. We do not undertake any fundraising. Our administration costs are low and we do not employ any staff.

Current Trustees are:

  • Liz Brown, Treasurer
  • Rachael Jamieson, Chairperson
  • David Lee, Secretary
  • Graham Lockley
  • Kate Lovell
  • Lynne Madden
  • Maria Onley
  • Mike Weathrall-King

The Trust is registered with the Charity Commission - Registration Number 1101845. Our accounts are filed with the Charity Commission and can be seen on their website here.