Master Innholders Charitable Trust

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Typical grants: £500 – £5,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: Once per year

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About Master Innholders Charitable Trust

The Master Innholders Charitable Trust, established by deed in 1991 and registered as a UK charity, advances education and training in hotel-keeping and catering to raise standards across the UK hospitality sector. Rooted in the traditions of leading British hoteliers and the Worshipful Company of Innholders, the trust fosters excellence in hospitality management through scholarships, professional development and strategic partnerships with bodies such as the Savoy Educational Trust and Institute of Hospitality. Its values centre on professionalism, stewardship, leadership nurturing and sector resilience, with a long-term emphasis on high-calibre training at institutions like Cornell and Cranfield. The trust primarily funds individual scholarships for senior and aspiring UK hotel managers, and occasionally awards discretionary grants to charities that advance hospitality education, training initiatives, hardship relief or sector-wide capacity building.

What Master Innholders Charitable Trust funds

The trust supports education and training in hotel-keeping, catering and hospitality management. Its main activity is funding individual scholarships for senior and aspiring UK hotel managers to pursue transformative leadership programmes, often at world-class institutions. It also makes occasional discretionary grants to charities working in hospitality education, training initiatives, hardship relief and sector capacity building. Geographically, scholarships are open to hotel professionals across the UK, while charitable grants focus on organisations operating in England and Wales. The trust’s Covid response funding is an example of its willingness to support hardship relief within the sector. All funded work is centred on the hospitality industry, from professional development for managers to charitable projects that strengthen the wider workforce.

Who can apply

UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales are eligible for charitable grants, with the trust expressing a preference for small to medium-sized organisations. No minimum income threshold is specified. Individual scholarships are aimed at UK hotel professionals, whether senior managers or those aspiring to leadership roles. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; it works through partnerships and invitation, with scholarships awarded through a structured process and charitable grants decided at the trustees’ discretion in collaboration with partner organisations.

What Master Innholders Charitable Trust doesn't fund

The trust does not fund capital costs, core organisational funding, large-scale projects or activities outside the hospitality sector. Its focus is on education, training and hardship relief specifically related to hotel-keeping and catering, so applications for unrelated purposes or for general operating support are not considered.

How they like to fund

The trust funds through individual scholarships and discretionary charitable grants. Funding is typically for specific training programmes, professional development or targeted projects rather than ongoing core costs. The trust operates by invitation and partnership only; unsolicited applications are not accepted. Charitable grants are awarded at the trustees’ discretion, often in collaboration with partner organisations in the hospitality sector.

How much does Master Innholders Charitable Trust give?

£500 – £5,000

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Focus areas

Education

How to apply to Master Innholders Charitable Trust

Master Innholders Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Decisions are typically once per year.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Master Innholders Charitable Trust provide?

Master Innholders Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.

Where does Master Innholders Charitable Trust fund charities?

Master Innholders Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Master Innholders Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?

Master Innholders Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Master Innholders Charitable Trust?

Master Innholders 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.