Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust

Quaker commitment to peace and social justice was at the heart of Joseph’s vision for the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT). It was charged with supporting social research, adult education and the Society of Friends and tackling the roots of problems with the objective of achieving lasting benefit. This was very much a reflection of the beliefs which were integral to the life and actions of its founder. The Trust has supported a number of initiatives towards the aims of disarmament and international dialogue. Racial justice, including asylum and immigration policy, became a new focus after the Second World War. The Trust continues to support people who address the root causes of conflict and injustice today.