Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust

The Ethel and Gwynne Morgan Trust, established in 1988 by the Morgan family, is a grant-making charity dedicated to advancing education in sciences and medicine, historical education, welfare of Welsh communities, and Christian religion in Wales. Guided by family trustees, its mission reflects a longstanding commitment to fostering learning, health, heritage, community wellbeing, and faith, with a distinctive emphasis on quiet, targeted philanthropy that sustains local traditions and educational access through family stewardship and prudent reserves management.

It 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. Beneficiaries include children, young people, elderly, disabled individuals, the general public, and other charities, with examples like grants to Friends of Friendless Churches for repairs in Monmouthshire and Essex, and bursaries via the Centre for Alternative Technology. Support covers project funding, capital works, core costs (rarely), and individual study awards, prioritising Welsh-connected initiatives that preserve heritage, advance knowledge, and strengthen faith communities.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups of small to medium size (no strict income limits), with no geographic base restriction but a strong preference for projects benefiting Wales, England, Wales, or occasionally Scotland. Unsolicited applications are welcomed via email or post, including a covering letter, registration details, accounts, trustees' report, project description, and budget; decisions occur at biannual or triannual trustee meetings, with 3-6 months processing time and no fixed deadlines (bursary partners may have specifics).

Typical grants range from £2,000 to £10,000, up to £4,500 for bursaries; it rarely offers unrestricted or multi-year core funding. Distinctive for its Welsh heritage focus, church repair support, niche bursaries, and family-led decisions, it stands out for charities advancing education, faith, and conservation in targeted, impactful ways.