Mary Kinross Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £3,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Mary Kinross Charitable Trust
The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust was established in 1957 by trust deed in memory of Mary Kinross. It is a UK endowment-based foundation dedicated to the general advancement of charitable purposes for public benefit. Managed through conservative investments and independent trustees, the Trust embodies values of rigorous stewardship, long-term social impact, and flexibility to societal needs. It operates discreetly, without a public website, and its grant-making is selective and judgement-driven, often sustaining relationships with proven charities rather than open competitions. The Trust focuses on medical research, youth development, penal affairs, health, mental health, and community development, supporting work across England, Wales and Scotland.
What Mary Kinross Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds work across medical research, youth development, penal affairs (including prison reform and rehabilitation), health, mental health, and community development. It supports scientific projects at leading institutions, youth programmes, and direct services for children, young people, and those with disabilities. Community cohesion initiatives tackling disadvantage and homelessness also receive support. Grants typically aid core services, innovative interventions, capacity-building, and occasional capital needs. The Trust operates across England, Wales and Scotland, with a preference for medium-to-large, established charities that demonstrate sustained impact.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups operating across England, Wales and Scotland. The Trust prefers medium-to-large, established organisations with a track record of sustained impact, and looks for a clear fit with its core themes. There is no restriction on religious affiliation. Priority beneficiaries include children, young people, people with disabilities, and those experiencing disadvantage or homelessness. The Trust does not fund individuals or non-charitable organisations.
What Mary Kinross Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals, non-UK activities, or organisations that are not registered charities. It also does not support work outside its core themes of medical research, youth development, penal affairs, health, mental health, and community development.
How they like to fund
The Trust's funding style is relationship-driven, with a strong emphasis on stability and repeat support for proven charities. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, grants are made through established relationships and family recommendations for smaller awards. Funding can cover core services, innovative interventions, capacity-building, and occasional capital needs, often sustaining partnerships over time.
How much does Mary Kinross Charitable Trust give?
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.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Mary Kinross Charitable Trust
Mary Kinross 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.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Mary Kinross Charitable Trust provide?
Mary Kinross Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £3,000 - £50,000.
Where does Mary Kinross Charitable Trust fund charities?
Mary Kinross Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Mary Kinross Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Mary Kinross Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Mary Kinross Charitable Trust?
Mary Kinross 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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