Master Charitable Trust
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- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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hoaresbank.co.ukAbout Master Charitable Trust
The Master Charitable Trust was established in 2011 by C. Hoare & Co. as a donor-advised fund, offering a flexible, professionally managed alternative to individual charitable trusts. It is backed by Hoares Trustees Limited for administration, compliance, and due diligence, simplifying philanthropy for individuals, families, and companies. Core values emphasise transparency, rigorous governance, donor personalisation, and intergenerational legacy planning. Donors create named Giving Funds and recommend grants. As a generalist funder, the Trust supports a broad spectrum of UK-compliant charitable purposes worldwide. It is distinctively donor-led, with no thematic exclusions beyond non-charitable activities. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; all grants arise from donor recommendations.
What Master Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports a wide range of charitable causes, including education, health, poverty relief, disability support, overseas aid, arts and heritage, amateur sport, animal welfare, the environment, community and economic development, armed forces, human rights, equality, and recreation. Beneficiaries include children, youth, older people, disabled individuals, ethnic minorities, the general public, and other charities. Grants are made to registered charities, voluntary bodies, and organisations of all sizes, from small local groups to national and international entities. The geographic scope is worldwide, provided the purpose is charitable under UK law.
Who can apply
The Trust funds registered charities, voluntary bodies, and organisations of any size. Beneficiaries span a broad range, including children, youth, older people, disabled individuals, ethnic minorities, the general public, and other charities. As a donor-led fund, the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; all grants are made at the recommendation of donors. Therefore, only organisations that connect with a donor's chosen Giving Fund are eligible. No specific income or size restrictions apply.
What Master Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Master Charitable Trust does not fund activities that are not recognised as charitable under UK law. It also does not accept unsolicited applications; all grants arise from donor recommendations. Consequently, organisations cannot apply directly for support.
How they like to fund
The Trust funds solely through donor recommendations. Donors create named Giving Funds and recommend grants to charities. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications, and all funding decisions are driven by donor interests.
How much does Master Charitable Trust give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Master Charitable Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Master Charitable Trust
Master 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 rolling (no fixed deadline).
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Master Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Master Charitable Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Master Charitable Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Master Charitable Trust fund charities?
Master Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Master Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Master Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Master Charitable Trust?
Master 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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