Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust

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Typical grants
£500,000 – £6,000,000
Applications
By invitation only

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust

The Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust was established in 2011 by Max Mosley in memory of his son Alexander. It is a proactive grant-maker that funds innovative, pioneering projects in areas often overlooked by mainstream funders. Guided by trustee discretion, the Trust’s mission emphasises public benefit through bold, evidence-based interventions, and it takes a risk-tolerant approach to backing pioneering work. The Trust supports national UK charities and academic institutions, with a preference for medium-to-large organisations of national profile. What makes the Trust distinctive is its willingness to fund unconventional, high-stakes initiatives and its aversion to racism and extremism.

What Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust funds

The Trust’s funding spans scientific research, mental health, road safety, environmental protection, justice, youth wellbeing, and independent media that amplifies underrepresented voices. It also supports regenerative agriculture. The kinds of work funded include innovative projects, evidence-based interventions, and pioneering initiatives that others may avoid. The Trust provides project, core, and capital grants to carefully selected beneficiaries. Geographically, it supports national UK charities and academic institutions, primarily in England and Wales. The Trust is particularly interested in areas underserved by mainstream funders and backs both established and unconventional approaches.

Who can apply

Eligible organisations are UK-registered charities and academic institutions based in the UK, primarily in England and Wales. The Trust prefers medium-to-large organisations with a national profile and a track record of impact. Beneficiaries are strategically selected for their capacity to deliver lasting change through bold, evidence-based work. There is no religious restriction. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; it works by invitation only, so organisations cannot apply directly.

How they like to fund

The Trust is a proactive grant-maker that works by invitation only. It provides strategic, multi-year support, often through project, core, or capital grants. Funding decisions are guided by trustee discretion, and the Trust is willing to take risks on unconventional, high-stakes initiatives. It does not accept unsolicited applications.

How much does Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust give?

£500,000 – £6,000,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

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Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
Children & youthMental healthEnvironment

How to apply to Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust

Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust provide?

Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £500,000 - £6,000,000.

Where does Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust fund charities?

Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust?

Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.

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