Cleeves and Whitehead Trust
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- Typical grants
- Up to £24,464
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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wymmm.org.ukAbout Cleeves and Whitehead Trust
The Cleeves and Whitehead Trust is the philanthropic arm of the West Yorkshire Province of Mark Master Masons, established in honour of two former Provincial Grand Masters. Rooted in the values of compassion, fraternity and stewardship, the Trust primarily provides targeted relief to past and present Mark Master Masons and their dependants facing need, hardship or distress. It also extends discretionary funding to broader Yorkshire charities, balancing Masonic mutual aid with flexible regional philanthropy. The Trust supports general charitable purposes, the advancement of health, the relief of poverty, disability support, and aid for children, young people, the elderly, and those with special needs. Grant-making emphasises practical, outcome-oriented initiatives such as accessibility improvements, family support groups, welfare for disabled individuals, and community projects.
What Cleeves and Whitehead Trust funds
The Trust funds a wide range of causes including health, poverty relief, disability support, and aid for children, young people, the elderly, and those with special needs. It supports practical, outcome-oriented initiatives such as accessibility improvements, family support groups, welfare for disabled individuals, and community projects. Funding is available for project costs, capital expenditure, and core costs. Geographically, the Trust focuses on West Yorkshire and wider Yorkshire areas including Bradford, Calderdale, Wakefield, Doncaster, East Riding of Yorkshire, Kirklees, Leeds, North Yorkshire, and Sheffield.
Who can apply
The Trust provides funding to both individuals and organisations. For individuals, support is available for welfare and emergency aid, primarily for past and present Mark Master Masons and their dependants. For organisations, the Trust funds UK-registered charities, from small grassroots efforts to larger regional charities, with a focus on those operating in Yorkshire. Beneficiaries include special needs groups, parent charities, and local welfare providers. There are no income thresholds or entity restrictions beyond regional ties.
What Cleeves and Whitehead Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. All funding flows through the Provincial Almoner or Masonic networks by invitation only, ensuring that grants remain aligned with established needs and donor intent. No other specific exclusions are stated.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds both individuals and organisations, supporting project costs, capital expenditure, and core costs. It balances primary support for its Masonic community with discretionary funding for broader Yorkshire charities. Funding is by invitation only, with no open calls, and is directed through the Provincial Almoner or Masonic networks.
How much does Cleeves and Whitehead 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 Cleeves and Whitehead Trust
Cleeves and Whitehead 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 quarterly.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Cleeves and Whitehead Trust provide?
Cleeves and Whitehead Trust typically provides grants up to £24,464.
Where does Cleeves and Whitehead Trust fund charities?
Cleeves and Whitehead Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Cleeves and Whitehead Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Cleeves and Whitehead Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Cleeves and Whitehead Trust?
Cleeves and Whitehead 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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