Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust

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Typical grants: £100,000 – £250,000
Applications: Existing partners only
Decisions: Once per year

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

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About Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust

The Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust was established in 2021 to fulfil a legacy mandate, providing sustained financial support to three pre-selected charities. The Trust operates with a lean structure, governed by three unremunerated trustees and no staff, focusing on enduring capital and annual grants. Its mission is to advance animal welfare, local hospice care, and life-saving sea rescue through a highly specialised closed-mandate approach. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications and is dedicated solely to its chosen beneficiaries, reflecting a focused and efficient funding model.

What Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust funds

The Trust funds core operational, programme, and capital costs exclusively for three named charities: The Greyhound Trust (animal welfare and greyhound rescue and rehoming), Queenscourt Hospice (specialist palliative care), and Southport Offshore Rescue Trust (maritime emergency rescue services). Grants support the beneficiaries' operational areas in Sefton, Southport, and surrounding North West England locales. The Trust does not fund projects, seeds, emergencies, or other organisations, concentrating its resources on the ongoing work of these three partners.

Who can apply

Only the three pre-selected UK-registered charities are eligible for support: The Greyhound Trust, Queenscourt Hospice, and Southport Offshore Rescue Trust. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications or consider new organisations. It is a closed-mandate funder, meaning its support is reserved for these existing partners. No other charities, grassroots groups, or smaller entities can apply.

What Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The Trust excludes all other causes, organisations, and activities outside its three named beneficiaries. It does not fund projects, seeds, emergencies, or non-local work. Grassroots groups, smaller entities, and any efforts outside the North West England operational areas of its partners are not supported.

How they like to fund

The Trust provides sustained financial support through annual grants, covering core operational, programme, and capital costs. It operates solely by invitation to its three pre-selected charities and does not accept unsolicited applications. The funding is characterised by a long-term commitment to these partners, with trustees making decisions internally each year.

How much does Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust give?

£100,000 – £250,000

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.

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Focus areas

Health

How to apply to Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust

Margaret Robertson 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.
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Decisions are typically once per year.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust provide?

Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £100,000 - £250,000.

Where does Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust fund charities?

Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Margaret Robertson Charitable Trust?

Margaret Robertson 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.