Celia Mackay Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Celia Mackay Charitable Trust
The Celia Mackay Charitable Trust, established in 1993, is a private grant-making charity dedicated to advancing general charitable purposes. Guided by trustees' local knowledge and a commitment to public benefit, the trust adopts a responsive, generalist approach, making modest grants to strengthen civil society through core welfare, education and community cohesion. Its philosophy is rooted in addressing regional disadvantage via tangible, catalytic support for grassroots efforts. The trust operates selectively, emphasising merit-based support for public-benefit organisations.
What Celia Mackay Charitable Trust funds
The trust funds a range of causes including youth and education, disability and health interventions, inclusive education, community welfare, and cultural activities. It supports core services, project delivery and operational costs for small to medium voluntary groups delivering local impact, such as schools, youth clubs, hospices and medical research. A strong preference is given to organisations operating in or serving Leicestershire.
Who can apply
Eligible organisations are UK-registered charities and community groups. The trust gives particular priority to those based in or serving Leicestershire and tends to favour modest-sized entities over large-scale ones. Priority beneficiaries include children and young people, vulnerable groups with special educational needs, people with disabilities, and others in need of health, welfare or inclusive support.
What Celia Mackay Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The trust does not fund individuals, large-scale projects, or causes that fall outside its core focus on youth, health, inclusion, education, welfare and the arts. It also avoids supporting unaligned charitable purposes.
How they like to fund
The trust makes modest, one-off grants without multi-year commitments. It supports both core costs and project costs. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are directed to causes known to the trustees through their local knowledge and ad hoc connections.
How much does Celia Mackay Charitable Trust give?
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.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Celia Mackay Charitable Trust
Celia Mackay 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.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Celia Mackay Charitable Trust provide?
Celia Mackay Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £10,000.
Where does Celia Mackay Charitable Trust fund charities?
Celia Mackay Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Celia Mackay Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Celia Mackay Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Celia Mackay Charitable Trust?
Celia Mackay 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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