Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust

Could Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust be a fit? Check free — then find open funders like them if not.

Typical grants
£5,000 – £20,000
Applications
By invitation only
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

Check fit free · no card

register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk

About Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust

The Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust was established by Yorkshire businessman Ken Morrison, former chairman of Morrisons supermarkets, and his wife Lynne. The trust is dedicated to advancing charitable purposes under English and Welsh law, with a strong emphasis on benefiting communities across England and Wales, particularly Yorkshire. Rooted in philanthropy and community responsibility, it prioritises pragmatic, trustee-led funding for measurable impact, drawing from investment income to support sustainable benefits through a flexible, non-doctrinaire approach. The trust favours small to medium-sized entities delivering local impact, especially in Yorkshire, and operates by invitation only, proactively selecting beneficiaries aligned with its heritage and broad charitable remit.

What Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust funds

The trust funds projects and organisations focused on people with disabilities or special needs, education and training initiatives, and general community benefit, including voluntary groups and public-serving charities. It supports activities that enhance quality of life, access to opportunities, and community infrastructure, typically providing project grants, some core costs, and equipment. The trust favours small to medium-sized entities delivering local impact, especially in Yorkshire, and operates across England and Wales.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities; there are no strict income thresholds, though preference is given to smaller organisations. There is no geographic base requirement and no religious restrictions. The trust favours small to medium-sized entities delivering local impact, especially in Yorkshire. Funding is by invitation only, so the trust proactively selects beneficiaries rather than accepting unsolicited applications.

What Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The trust avoids supporting individuals, large capital projects, and multi-year commitments. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, instead proactively selecting beneficiaries aligned with its Yorkshire heritage and broad charitable remit.

How they like to fund

The trust typically provides project grants, some core costs, and equipment. It favours small to medium-sized entities delivering local impact, especially in Yorkshire. Funding is by invitation only, with the trust proactively selecting beneficiaries aligned with its heritage and broad charitable remit.

How much does Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust give?

£5,000 – £20,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
DisabilityEducationCommunity

How to apply to Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust

Ken & Lynne 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 rolling (no fixed deadline).

What you can do here

  1. 1
    Check fit. See if your project aligns with Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust.
  2. 2
    Find open funders. Shortlist similar funders you can approach.
  3. 3
    Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.

See if Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust could be a fit — then find open funders like them.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust provide?

Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £20,000.

Where does Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust fund charities?

Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust?

Ken & Lynne 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.

Spotted something that needs correcting? Tell us.

Could Ken & Lynne Morrison Charitable Trust be a fit?

Check free — then find open funders like them.