Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust
The Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust is a UK grant-making charity established to honour the founders' values of driving lasting positive change through targeted philanthropy. Governed by a small, unpaid board, the Trust prioritises depth of impact over breadth, favouring proven charities with a strong track record. Its dual focus sets it apart: nurturing young people's music careers in England's North West, and addressing major health challenges such as Alzheimer's disease and cancer across England and Wales. The Trust funds music education, talent development, health research, care, and direct services, often through sustained, high-impact interventions. It is distinctive for its combined arts-health focus and regional commitment to music in the North West.
What Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports music education and talent development initiatives for young people, particularly in England's North West, alongside health-related work across England and Wales. It funds projects, research sponsorship, scholarships, hardship bursaries, and long-term programmes for children, young people, and those with disabilities. Specific health areas include Alzheimer's disease and cancer, covering research, care, and direct services. The Trust also supports voluntary bodies delivering tangible progress in these fields. Its grants are directed toward proven charities with established track records, focusing on work that demonstrates clear and lasting impact.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, typically medium-to-large with a strong track record and proven impact. The Trust prioritises organisations working with children, young people, and people with disabilities. For music grants, charities must operate in England's North West; for health grants, they must work across England and Wales. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees invite aligned organisations that fit its dual focus and regional criteria.
What Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund broader or unproven causes outside its dual focus on arts and health. It excludes organisations that are not UK-registered charities, as well as projects that lack a strong track record or do not align with its regional priorities. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, and the Trust does not support individuals or non-charitable bodies.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds by invitation only, working with organisations it has identified as aligned with its mission. It provides project and research sponsorship, scholarships, hardship bursaries, and long-term programme support, favouring sustained, high-impact interventions. Grants are typically for specific projects or research rather than unrestricted core funding. The Trust's approach is deliberate and relationship-driven, reflecting its preference for depth over breadth.
How much does Eric and Margaret Kinder 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 Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust
Eric and Margaret Kinder 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust provide?
Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust fund charities?
Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Eric and Margaret Kinder Charitable Trust?
Eric and Margaret Kinder 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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