DMF Ellis Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout DMF Ellis Charitable Trust
Established in 2009 under the will of Doree Mary Fitzgerald Ellis, the DMF Ellis Charitable Trust is a UK grant-making charity governed by a small group of trustees who steward its resources with a cautious, risk-aware, and traditional approach. The Trust's mission is to support charities that benefit elderly people and disadvantaged children, applying its funds flexibly to health, social care, community development, and enrichment activities. It is distinctive for its laser focus on these two groups within a generalist grant-making structure, favouring established providers over new or very small organisations. The Trust's funding character is steady, considered, and impact-driven.
What DMF Ellis Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds project-specific programming, direct beneficiary support, occasional core costs, and capital needs for well-established UK charities. Its cause areas include health, social care, community development, and enrichment activities that address complex disadvantage, health inequalities, and welfare needs. The Trust prioritises work that benefits elderly people and disadvantaged children. Geographically, its remit is UK-wide with no regional restrictions, so charities anywhere in the UK can be considered. The Trust does not have specific thematic programmes but applies its resources flexibly to these broad areas.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups. The Trust prioritises well-established charities that have a proven track record of delivering substantive impact for elderly people and disadvantaged children. It does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by invitation only at the trustees' discretion. There is no religious restriction on applicants, and the Trust considers charities across the UK without regional limitations.
What DMF Ellis Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund seed funding, capacity building for startups, or very small or new organisations. It also does not support organisations that are unable to demonstrate a clear benefit for elderly people or disadvantaged children. Its cautious approach means it avoids high-risk or untested projects.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds project-specific programming, direct beneficiary support, occasional core costs, and capital needs. It does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by invitation only at the trustees' discretion. The Trust applies its resources flexibly across these areas, supporting established charities with a steady, considered approach.
How much does DMF Ellis 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 DMF Ellis Charitable Trust
DMF Ellis 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 bi annually.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does DMF Ellis Charitable Trust provide?
DMF Ellis Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does DMF Ellis Charitable Trust fund charities?
DMF Ellis Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does DMF Ellis Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
DMF Ellis Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from DMF Ellis Charitable Trust?
DMF Ellis 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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