London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £80,000
- Where they fund
- London
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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londonmarathonfoundation.orgAbout London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited
The London Marathon Charitable Trust, operating as the London Marathon Foundation, uses the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives. Its mission is to enable the least active children, young people and underserved groups to lead active and healthy lives. The Trust believes in community-led opportunities that reduce barriers to activity and support long-term wellbeing. It focuses on capital projects that create or improve active spaces such as playgrounds, multi-use games areas and sports facilities, and also runs a Partnerships Fund by invitation. All funding is concentrated within London, with a character that demands match funding and offers multi-year grants.
What London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited funds
The Trust funds capital projects that create, upgrade or improve spaces for sport and physical activity, including playgrounds, multi-use games areas and sports facilities. It prioritises projects that enable the least active children, young people and underserved groups and communities to lead active and healthy lives. All supported work must take place within London. The focus is on tackling inactivity and reducing barriers for those who are most excluded from physical activity.
Who can apply
A wide range of not-for-profit organisations can apply, including registered charities, community groups, sports clubs, schools, faith groups, local authorities, social enterprises and community interest companies. The Trust gives priority to projects benefiting the least active children, young people and underserved groups and communities. Faith groups are eligible only if their project benefits the wider community and does not primarily promote religion.
What London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited doesn't fund
The Trust does not support projects that primarily promote religion or seek to convert individuals, nor faith-based initiatives that do not benefit the wider community. Projects outside London are ineligible, as are organisations already funded through Go! London. The Trust also excludes vehicles, boilers and personal equipment from its capital grants.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides multi-year grants and requires match funding from applicants. It supports capital projects for creating or improving active spaces, and also operates a Partnerships Fund that works by invitation. All funding is for organisations based in or delivering within London.
How much does London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited give?
London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 21 sourced facts
- Next deadline 23 September 2026
- 4 rounds a year
- Decisions in ~12 weeks
- Multi-year funding
- Match funding required
- By invitation only
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 London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited funds — and what they won't
We prioritise projects that enable the least active children, young people and underserved groups and communities to lead active and healthy lives.
The full exclusions list (4)
- Projects that primarily promote religion or seek to convert individuals
- Faith-based projects that don't benefit the wider community
- Projects outside London
- Organisations already funded through Go! London
Good to know
How to apply to London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited
London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: by invitation only.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited's application asks
We hold the 7 questions from London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“What is your project title? (200 words max)”
Max 200 words
“Please describe your project (200 words max.)”
Max 200 words
5 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
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.
See if London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited provide?
London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited runs 2 grant programmes — Active Spaces Fund: £10,000 – £80,000.
Where does London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited fund charities?
London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited funds charities operating in London.
Does London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited accept unsolicited applications?
London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Projects that primarily promote religion or seek to convert individuals; Faith-based projects that don't benefit the wider community; Projects outside London; Organisations already funded through Go! London. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited?
London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: by invitation only.
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