M and C Trust
Could M and C Trust be a fit? Check free — then find open funders like them if not.
- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £40,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
Check fit free · no card
register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout M and C Trust
The M and C Trust is a private charitable trust established in 1972 by Cecil George Bernstein. It operates with a conservative stewardship approach, prioritising public benefit and maintaining a low-profile, family-oriented ethos. The trust channels nearly all its investment income into discreet grant-making, concentrating on advancing Jewish causes and broad social welfare. Without staff or fundraising activities, it embodies enduring impact over publicity. Governed by a small group of trustees, it supports UK charities with general and core funding, fostering Jewish community life and addressing welfare needs in a quiet, consistent manner.
What M and C Trust funds
The trust funds UK charitable institutions working within Jewish priorities and social welfare missions. This includes community organisations tackling religious, communal, and broader societal needs. Grants support both ongoing operations and projects, with a preference for small- and medium-sized charities demonstrating clear alignment. The trust has a track record of steady awards in these areas, focusing on fostering Jewish community life and welfare needs. Funding is available for general and core costs, enabling charities to maintain their activities. Geographic focus is the UK.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities based in the UK. There are no formal income thresholds, but the trust prefers established entities operating within Jewish or welfare sectors. Beneficiaries include organisations that serve Jewish community life and address broader social welfare needs. The trust does not fund individuals or non-registered organisations.
What M and C Trust doesn't fund
The trust does not fund individuals or non-registered organisations. It also does not support charities based outside the UK. Beyond these general exclusions, the trust's focus on Jewish causes and social welfare means that organisations working in other areas are unlikely to be considered, though no explicit list of excluded causes is provided.
How they like to fund
The trust provides general and core funding, supporting both ongoing operations and projects. It operates by invitation only; unsolicited applications are not accepted. Trustees proactively identify reputable beneficiaries that align with the trust's Jewish and welfare priorities. Grants are modest in scale, reflecting the trust's conservative stewardship ethos. The trust maintains a discreet, low-profile approach, focusing on enduring impact rather than publicity.
How much does M and C 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 M and C Trust
M and C 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 once per year.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with M and C Trust.
- 2Find open funders. Shortlist similar funders you can approach.
- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
See if M and C Trust could be a fit — then find open funders like them.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does M and C Trust provide?
M and C Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £40,000.
Where does M and C Trust fund charities?
M and C Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does M and C Trust accept unsolicited applications?
M and C Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from M and C Trust?
M and C Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
Similar funders
Other UK funders with overlapping focus — not a claim they fund the same charities.
Browse related grants
Spotted something that needs correcting? Tell us.
Could M and C Trust be a fit?
Check free — then find open funders like them.