Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust
The Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust was established by Sir Ken Morrison, former chairman of Morrisons supermarkets, and his late wife Edna, reflecting their Yorkshire roots and commitment to enhancing quality of life through flexible, needs-driven philanthropy. The trust applies income and capital at the trustees' absolute discretion to support charitable institutions and individuals, operating with a generalist ethos and a pragmatic approach focused on meaningful impact. It is distinctive for its lean operation with no staff and unpaid trustees, maximising resources for direct, place-based welfare and education gains. The trust embodies a responsive, hands-on funding style rooted in the local community.
What Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust funds
The trust funds a broad spectrum of activities including disability support, educational access, welfare initiatives, and community projects. It offers both project and core funding without rigid thematic limits, supporting work that addresses vulnerability and disadvantage. While global discretion allows wider reach, most grants sustain local voluntary sector efforts across West Yorkshire, particularly in areas such as Bradford, Calderdale, Wakefield, Kirklees, and Leeds. The trust's generalist ethos means it can respond to a wide range of needs, from small grassroots groups to established charities.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are primarily UK-registered charities and community groups, with occasional individual grants aligning to the trust's objectives. No income thresholds or religious restrictions apply, but there is a strong geographic priority for organisations operating in West Yorkshire. The trust supports beneficiaries ranging from small grassroots groups to established charities, with a focus on those addressing vulnerability and disadvantage in the local area.
What Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are identified by the trustees themselves. There are no rigid thematic limits, but the trust's focus is on disability support, education, welfare, and community projects, with a strong geographic preference for West Yorkshire.
How they like to fund
The trust offers both project and core funding, with a flexible, needs-driven approach. Grants are identified by the trustees themselves, and the trust does not accept unsolicited applications. It operates with a lean structure, with no staff and unpaid trustees, maximising resources for direct, place-based impact.
How much does Ken and Edna Morrison 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 Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust
Ken and Edna Morrison 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 Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust provide?
Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust fund charities?
Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Ken and Edna Morrison Charitable Trust?
Ken and Edna Morrison 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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