Maple Leaf Trust
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- Typical grants
- From £5,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
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mapleleaftrust.comAbout Maple Leaf Trust
Maple Leaf Trust was established in 1986 by five Canadian women in London, building on earlier efforts to support Canadian veterans from the 1950s. Its mission is to strengthen Canada-UK ties through community, remembrance, education and philanthropy. The Trust stewards several initiatives including the Canada-UK Foundation, Canada Memorial Foundation and the Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund. It funds in two exclusive areas: emergency welfare for destitute Canadian WWII veterans and their dependants living in the UK, and scholarships for Canadian postgraduate students at British universities. Funding is directed solely at individuals of Canadian origin or descent who are resident in the UK. No organisations, charities or projects are supported.
What Maple Leaf Trust funds
The Trust supports two distinct areas: education and welfare. Scholarships assist Canadian postgraduate students at British universities with tuition and living costs. Veteran aid addresses urgent welfare needs for destitute Canadian WWII veterans and their dependants residing in the UK. All funding is directed to individuals of Canadian origin or descent who are resident in the UK. No other causes, organisations or projects are funded.
Who can apply
Only individuals can apply. Beneficiaries must be of Canadian origin or descent and resident in the UK, with Canadian citizenship. For scholarships, applicants must be postgraduate students at a British university. For veteran aid, applicants must be destitute Canadian WWII veterans or their dependants. There are no income thresholds, entity types, or religious restrictions, but proof of Canadian citizenship and UK residency is required.
What Maple Leaf Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund organisations, charities, or projects. It does not support core costs, capacity building, capital expenditure, or unrestricted grants. No causes outside the two niche areas of veteran welfare and postgraduate scholarships are considered. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
How they like to fund
The Trust awards scholarships to Canadian postgraduate students and provides emergency welfare aid to destitute Canadian WWII veterans. It does not accept unsolicited applications; veteran aid is typically accessed through partner referrals. The Trust operates as a volunteer-led cultural and philanthropic hub for the Canadian community in the UK.
How much does Maple Leaf Trust give?
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How to apply to Maple Leaf Trust
Maple Leaf Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Maple Leaf Trust provide?
Maple Leaf Trust typically provides grants from £5,000.
Where does Maple Leaf Trust fund charities?
Maple Leaf Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Maple Leaf Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Maple Leaf Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Maple Leaf Trust?
Maple Leaf 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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