Marjory Boddy Charitable Trust

The Trust funds a broad range of local causes including health, education, welfare, and the arts. Particular emphasis is placed on vulnerable groups such as children, youth, elderly people, those with disabilities, and individuals facing mental health challenges. Supported activities include service delivery, core costs, capital projects, and volunteering programmes. Examples of funded work include cancer support, hospices, disability services, youth clubs, theatre groups, and mental health organisations. The Trust operates exclusively within Chester, Ellesmere Port, West Cheshire, and their immediate surrounding areas. It is also open to other charitable areas provided there is clear local impact.

UK-registered charities and community groups are eligible, with a strong preference for small to medium grassroots organisations. The Trust prioritises groups that directly serve residents of Chester, Ellesmere Port, and West Cheshire. Organisations based outside the area can apply if their beneficiaries are local residents. There are no strict income limits, but the Trust favours community-focused entities. Beneficiaries should include children, youth, elderly people, those with disabilities, or individuals with mental health challenges. No religious restriction applies.

The Trust does not fund projects outside its defined geographic area of Chester, Ellesmere Port, and West Cheshire. It generally avoids repeat funding for the same project within two years. No other specific exclusions are stated.

The Trust offers responsive, practical grant making for community-led initiatives. It funds service delivery, core costs, capital projects, and volunteering programmes. Unsolicited applications are welcomed, and the Trust encourages a warm, dialogue-driven approach.