JRRT works for democratic and political reform in the UK through our activities and the campaigns we fund.
The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust is a limited company. We pay tax on our income and make grants for campaigns that are ineligible for charitable funding.
Following a year-long review, we launched our new strategy in autumn 2025.
The strategy is both a positive agenda to revitalise and strengthen democratic resilience and a protective one in the event of a future populist, illiberal, or authoritarian government.
JRRT adds value to our grant making through a range of Trust activities and projects. These include convening, strengthening the democracy sector, commissioning research, and partnering with other funders.
Find out about our democracy framework and democracy priorities, work on racial justice, political funding and much more in JRRT Democracy Priorities: Our Funding Guide 2025.
