Mageni Trust

The Trust funds a diverse range of charitable causes, including arts, education, health, heritage, homelessness, hospices, women and girls' initiatives, and overseas development. It supports general purposes, core costs, projects, and operational expenses. The Trust's funding geography covers England, Wales, Scotland, and international locations, with a particular emphasis on lower-income countries. It balances UK-based and global work, preferring small and medium-sized groups with limited access to major funders. The Trust does not restrict its funding to specific themes, allowing trustees to respond flexibly to need, which enables support for a wide variety of activities aimed at public benefit.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups of any size, though the Trust prefers small and medium-sized groups with limited access to major funders. The Trust prioritises beneficiaries such as women and girls, people experiencing homelessness, and communities in lower-income countries. There are no strict income thresholds, geographic base requirements, or religious restrictions. Unsolicited applications are welcomed from organisations working across England, Wales, Scotland, and internationally.

The Trust does not make grants to individuals. It also does not provide funding to non-charitable organisations, meaning only registered charities and community groups with charitable purposes are considered for support. There are no other exclusions; the trustees have absolute discretion within their broad charitable objects.

The Trust offers both one-off and repeat grants, providing support for general purposes, core costs, projects, and operational expenses. It welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible organisations, and there are no strict income thresholds or geographic restrictions within its remit. The funding style reflects a flexible approach, allowing ongoing relationships with grantees through repeat small-scale support.