Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust
The Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust, established in 2017, is a UK-registered charitable trust with a distinctive dual mission: addressing chronic health challenges and promoting animal welfare, particularly for cats. Reflecting the founders' vision of compassion for both human sufferers and animals, the Trust emphasises research, patient support, and direct interventions, while maintaining flexibility through broad charitable objects that benefit the public good. The Trust operates with trustee discretion, supporting both major and niche charities, and prioritises demonstrated impact over size.
What Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust funds
The Trust supports work addressing chronic health challenges such as cancer, arthritis, asthma, kidney diseases, and neurological conditions including multiple sclerosis, as well as age-related illnesses. It also funds animal welfare initiatives, with a particular focus on cats. Supported activities include medical research, patient care services, support for older adults and those with serious illnesses, and animal rescue and welfare programmes. The Trust funds established UK-registered charities delivering impactful activities in England and Wales, from national organisations to regional animal welfare groups.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities based in England or Wales. The Trust supports organisations working with older adults, people with serious illnesses, and animals, particularly cats. There are no income thresholds or religious restrictions. Priority is given to charities that can demonstrate clear impact, regardless of size. Individuals are rarely supported.
What Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund capital projects, seed funding, unrestricted grants, or emergency appeals. Support for individuals is rare, and the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Its focus on established charities means it avoids funding start-up costs or general reserves, instead directing resources to specific project or core costs within its priority areas.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates on an invite-only basis, with trustees proactively selecting aligned organisations. Unsolicited applications are not accepted. Grants are made at the trustees' discretion, supporting both national and regional charities in England and Wales.
How much does Geoffrey and Pauline Martin 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 Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust
Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust provide?
Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust fund charities?
Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Geoffrey and Pauline Martin Trust?
Geoffrey and Pauline Martin 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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