Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust
Could Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- England, Wales, Scotland
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Three times yearly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust
The Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust was established in 1988 by the Morgan family. Its mission is to advance education in sciences and medicine, historical education, the welfare of Welsh communities, and the Christian religion in Wales. Guided by family trustees, the Trust favours quiet, targeted philanthropy that sustains local traditions and improves educational access. It supports project funding, capital works, and occasional core costs, as well as individual study awards, with a strong preference for Welsh-connected initiatives.
What Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust funds
The Trust funds projects in medical science education, historical research and preservation, community welfare (especially in Wales), church restoration, heritage conservation, and educational bursaries in sciences, medicine, and environmental sustainability. Support is available for project funding, capital works, and occasionally core costs, as well as individual study awards. The Trust has a strong preference for Welsh-connected initiatives, but also considers projects benefiting England and Scotland.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups of small to medium size. The Trust also supports individuals through study awards. There is no strict income limit, and no geographic base restriction, but a strong preference for projects benefiting Wales. Beneficiaries include children, young people, elderly, disabled individuals, and the general public.
What Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not typically fund large organisations, projects outside its geographic and thematic priorities, or unrestricted core costs. Multi-year core funding is rarely offered.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers project funding, capital works, and occasionally core costs, as well as individual study awards. It welcomes unsolicited applications. Unrestricted or multi-year core funding is rarely provided.
How much does Ethel and Gwynne Morgan 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 Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust
Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically three times yearly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as ETHEL AND GWYNNE MORGAN TRUST, charity number 800272.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust provide?
Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust typically provides grants of £2,000 - £10,000.
Where does Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust fund charities?
Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust funds charities operating in England, Wales, Scotland.
Does Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust?
Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically three times yearly.
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