D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £5,000
- 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 D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust
The D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust, established in 1963, is a discreet, trustee-led grant-making trust that supports UK-registered charities, with a strong emphasis on local impact in Norfolk and Suffolk. Operating without paid staff or a public website, the Trust embodies values of financial probity, low overheads, and flexible stewardship. Its four trustees prioritise modest, responsive philanthropy over rigid strategies, making discretionary grants to a broad spectrum of charitable activities. The Trust funds health, welfare, and community initiatives for vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, often through unrestricted grants for projects, core costs, or other needs. Grants consistently favour grassroots efforts addressing local community needs, particularly small to medium-sized organisations. While the Trust has no fixed thematic priorities or religious restrictions, it does not actively invite unsolicited applications, and its approach is characterised by full trustee discretion. Its longevity, trustee autonomy, and relationship-based approach make it a distinctive funder for local charities seeking considered, non-competitive support.
What D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports a broad range of charitable activities, with a focus on health, welfare, and community initiatives that benefit vulnerable or disadvantaged groups. This includes work such as homelessness support, community health projects, and other local welfare efforts. Grants are unrestricted, meaning they can be used for project costs, core costs, or other needs as determined by the charity. The Trust's funding is geographically concentrated on Norfolk and Suffolk, where it prioritises grassroots organisations that have a demonstrable local impact. It favours small to medium-sized charities over larger national bodies, and its support is often directed at initiatives that address immediate community needs rather than specialised or research-based causes.
Who can apply
The Trust only considers applications from UK-registered charities. It particularly welcomes charities that are rooted in Norfolk and Suffolk and that serve vulnerable or disadvantaged people. The Trust shows a preference for small to medium-sized organisations and does not impose strict income thresholds. There are no religious restrictions on eligibility. Charities that are local, community-focused, and able to demonstrate a clear impact in the region are most likely to align with the Trust's approach. Unsolicited applications are not actively invited, but initial contact can be made at the trustees' discretion.
What D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not maintain a fixed list of exclusions. Decisions are made entirely at the trustees' discretion, and there are no religious restrictions or rigid thematic boundaries. The Trust is open to a wide variety of charitable activities as long as they align with its general focus on health, welfare, and community support in Norfolk and Suffolk.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes unrestricted grants, which can be used for project costs, core costs, or other needs. It operates on a discretionary, relationship-based basis and does not actively invite unsolicited applications. Grants are decided by the trustees at their full discretion, with no formal application rounds or published criteria. The Trust values flexibility and low overheads, and its funding is typically one-off in nature.
How much does D C Moncrieff 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.
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How to apply to D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust
D C Moncrieff 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 D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust provide?
D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £5,000.
Where does D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust fund charities?
D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from D C Moncrieff Charitable Trust?
D C Moncrieff 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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