Marketors Trust

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Typical grants
£2,500 – £10,000
Where they fund
United Kingdom
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Online form
Decisions
Once per year

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About Marketors Trust

The Marketors Trust is the charitable arm of the Worshipful Company of Marketors, established in 1976. Rooted in Livery company traditions of civic responsibility, the Trust's mission is to inspire and empower smaller charities by funding impactful marketing campaigns. They favour project-based support that helps organisations build their communications capacity and reach new audiences. Their distinctive focus on marketing expertise and their Livery heritage set them apart from generalist grant-makers.

What Marketors Trust funds

The Trust's Charity Marketing Grants Programme funds time-limited project delivery for smaller charities. Supported activities include fundraising drives, volunteer recruitment campaigns, and awareness-raising initiatives. The funding helps organisations build their communications capacity and reach new audiences. Charities based in England and Wales can apply for projects that benefit communities across the United Kingdom. The Trust supports a range of causes, including community and education, and particularly welcomes applications from charities looking to strengthen their marketing and communications.

Who can apply

Registered charities with the Charity Commission for England and Wales are eligible to apply. Organisations must be based in England or Wales and carry out their work across the United Kingdom. The Trust particularly welcomes applications from smaller charities seeking to strengthen their marketing and communications. There is no restriction on religious context.

What Marketors Trust doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund salaries, capital works, equipment, or ongoing SEO and PPC activity. However, these elements can be included as part of a broader marketing campaign. The Trust does not provide core or unrestricted funding. Grants are for project delivery only, not for general operating costs or long-term digital maintenance.

How they like to fund

The Trust provides one-off grants for time-limited marketing projects through the Charity Marketing Grants Programme. Funding is for project delivery only, not for core costs or multi-year commitments. They welcome unsolicited applications from charities that meet their criteria. The Trust's distinctive focus on marketing expertise sets its funding apart, helping charities build their communications capacity.

How much does Marketors Trust give?

Marketors Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 18 sourced facts

Charity Grants ProgrammeCurrently closed
£2,500 – £10,000
  • Two-stage process
  • Single-year grants

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What Marketors Trust funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

To inspire and empower smaller charities in launching impactful marketing campaigns in support of their respective causes.

Where they fund
United Kingdom
Costs they'll cover
Project delivery
They don't fund
SalariesCapital works & buildingsEquipment
The full exclusions list (1)
  • Ongoing SEO/PPC activity (though campaigns can include an element of PPC or SEO as part of a broader strategy)

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
CommunityEducation

How to apply to Marketors Trust

Marketors Trust takes applications via online form.

  • Published programme route: two-stage process.
  • Decisions are typically once per year.
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

  1. 1
    Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
  2. 2
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  3. 3
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Marketors Trust provide?

Marketors Trust runs one grant programme — Charity Grants Programme: £2,500 – £10,000.

Where does Marketors Trust fund charities?

Marketors Trust funds charities operating in United Kingdom.

Does Marketors Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Marketors Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Marketors Trust not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Ongoing SEO/PPC activity (though campaigns can include an element of PPC or SEO as part of a broader strategy). The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Marketors Trust?

Marketors Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: two-stage process.

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