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Stories of change

Discover the stories of some of the fantastic charities and projects that we are proud to support.

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Small grants are now open

September 11, 2023

The Charles Plater Trust (CPT) has today opened it’s 2023 small grants programme.

15 new charity partnerships announced

June 22, 2023

The Charles Plater Trust (CPT) announced 15 new charity partnerships at its annual Grant Awards Celebration held at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral yesterday.

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What we are learning about what works in supporting women affected by domestic violence from our partner, the Haven

April 16, 2024

Trustee, Matt Wall, reflects on what we are learning as a Trust about what works in supporting women affected by domestic violence after his project visit to our partner, The Haven.

From tiny seeds - celebrating 20 years of 'education by stealth' by CPT award holder, Storybook Dads

March 25, 2024

CPT funded the small charity, Storybook Dads back in 2014, and has watched its simple but life-changing support to prisoners and their families blossom as it now celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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Sound Potential Project

August 15, 2021

Soundabout have been working in partnership with Berkshire’s Music Education Hub, Berkshire Maestros, to deliver the Sound Potential project in Berkshire.

The Art of Dying Well

August 14, 2021

The mission of the Art of Dying Well at St Mary's University is to offer hope and companionship at the end of life by being close to the dying, those who care for the dying, and the bereaved.