HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £2,000
- Where they fund
- Oxfordshire, Suffolk, UK, Ireland
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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hdhwills.orgAbout HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust
The HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making charity, established in 1965. The Trust supports practical, locally driven initiatives that make a meaningful difference to people and the communities they serve. It values flexibility and discretion, focusing on tangible outcomes through responsive funding of grassroots efforts. The Trust operates two main programmes: the General Fund and the Martin Wills Fund, which includes the Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust, each with distinct thematic priorities.
What HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust funds
The General Fund supports community development, environment, education and skills, physical health, and mental health projects in Oxfordshire and Suffolk. The Martin Wills Fund and Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust fund practical projects across the UK and Ireland that protect, restore, and enhance wildlife and habitats, with a focus on species protection, biodiversity, and long-term habitat stewardship. Funded activities include project delivery for habitat restoration, species conservation, and community-led environmental initiatives.
Who can apply
Registered charities and community groups based in the UK can apply. The General Fund is limited to organisations operating in Oxfordshire and Suffolk, while the Martin Wills programmes cover the UK and Ireland. The Trust favours small charities and grassroots groups delivering clear, practical benefits. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
What HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals or large-scale campaigns. Organisations that have already received a grant from the Trust in the recent past are not eligible for further funding within a short period.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides one-off grants for specific project delivery. It welcomes unsolicited applications and prioritises practical, locally driven initiatives that deliver meaningful outcomes for people and communities.
How much does HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust give?
HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 56 sourced facts
- Online application form
- Decisions in ~6 weeks
- Single-year grants
- Online application form
- 1 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
- Online application form
- Single-year grants
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't
["practical, locally driven initiatives that make a meaningful difference to people and the communities they serve"]
The full exclusions list (1)
- Organisations that received a grant within the previous 24 months are not eligible.
Good to know
How to apply to HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust
HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust provide?
HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust runs 3 grant programmes — General Fund: £1,000 – £5,000 · Martin Wills Fund: £5,000 – £20,000.
Where does HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust fund charities?
HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust funds charities operating in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, UK, Ireland.
Does HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Organisations that received a grant within the previous 24 months are not eligible.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust?
HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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