The Trust was established in 2003 and is funded through fundraising by Ladbrokes head office and shop staff, customers and event days, rather than directly by the company.

Grants are commonly given in the following categories:

• Health: research/treatment, hospice services and disability support
• Education: supporting people who are disadvantaged or who have disabilities
• Community: with a focus on projects for people who are older or homeless or social activity projects for people who are at risk
  
  How to apply

To apply, contact your nearest Ladbrokes Coral outlet and ask if the outlet will support a request for a grant from the Ladbrokes Coral Trust. The shop will submit the application to the board of trustees for review. Trustees meet every four to six weeks to consider grant requests from shop and head office fundraisers and registered charities across England and Wales.