Forrester Family Trust

We’ve been helping small charities work towards a just and equitable society since 1986.
The Trust owes its existence to the generosity of the Forrester family, Donald and Gwyneth, together with their daughter Wendy who continues to act as a trustee to this date.

A history of the Forrester Family Trust
1986

Gwyneth Forrester forms the Donald Forrester Trust in memory of her late husband with an initial donation of £3.6m.

1999

Gwyneth Forrester dies on 11th February.

2000

The Gwyneth Forrester Trust is formed in accordance with Gwyneth Forrester’s wishes, with an initial donation of £21m.

2010

Total grants made to charities since inception pass £20m.

2020

The Trustees of both the Donald Forrester Trust and Gwyneth Forrester Trust agree to merge their activities and form The Forrester Family Trust.
Wendy Forrester makes a donation to the newly formed Trust of £4.6m.
Total grants made to charities since inception pass £30m.

2021

The Forrester Family Trust commences grant making.