D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust

The D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust, established in 1963 as charity number 203919, is a discreet grant-making trust dedicated to supporting UK-registered charities through trustee-led discretionary funding, with a strong emphasis on those delivering local impact in Norfolk and Suffolk. Operating without paid staff or a public website, it embodies values of financial probity, low overheads, risk management, and flexible stewardship by its four trustees, prioritizing modest, responsive philanthropy over rigid strategies or published visions.

It funds a broad spectrum of charitable activities, including health, welfare, and community initiatives for vulnerable or disadvantaged groups—such as support for organizations like Church Homeless Trust and CLAPA—via unrestricted grants for projects, core costs, or other needs. While thematic priorities are generalist and case-by-case, grants consistently favor grassroots efforts addressing local community needs rather than national or specialized causes.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities with demonstrable presence and impact in Norfolk and Suffolk (though authorized across England and Wales), showing preference for small to medium-sized organizations without strict income thresholds. Unsolicited applications are not actively invited; initial contact via email or post is possible but at trustees' full discretion, with no formal guidelines, rounds, or deadlines—decisions occur ad hoc.

Distinguishing itself through longevity, trustee autonomy, and relationship-based funding, the trust avoids fixed processes, exclusions beyond discretion, or religious restrictions, making it ideal for local charities valuing considered, non-competitive support. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £5,000 as one-off awards.