Mather Family Charitable Trust
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- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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tmfct.org.ukAbout Mather Family Charitable Trust
The Mather Family Charitable Trust, established in 2018 and based in Bolton, is a family-led grant-making charity. Its mission is to advance charitable purposes for public benefit by providing financial assistance to UK registered charities. The Trust takes a discreet, generalist approach, emphasising long-term stewardship and flexibility. It relies on trustee discretion to guide its giving rather than publishing thematic priorities or running competitive calls. This quiet, portfolio-style philanthropy allows the Trust to support a wide range of charitable causes across the United Kingdom.
What Mather Family Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a broad spectrum of charitable causes UK-wide, without predetermined thematic focus. It supports both core funding for running costs and project grants aimed at building organisational capacity and infrastructure. The Trust works with registered charities of varying sizes across sectors, and has no formal restrictions on beneficiary groups or types of charitable intervention. Its funding is directed at organisations rather than individuals or informal community groups.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities based in the United Kingdom. The Trust has no specified income thresholds, size limits, or geographic sub-restrictions within the UK. It does not restrict by beneficiary group, intervention type, or religious affiliation. However, applications are by invitation only; the Trust does not accept unsolicited approaches and works through its own networks.
What Mather Family Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals or community groups that are not registered charities. It also does not provide direct support to individuals, focusing instead on organisational grants. Beyond these parameters, the Trust has no formal exclusions on cause areas or types of work.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers both core funding for running costs and project grants for capacity building, with an emphasis on long-term stewardship. It works by invitation, through its own networks, and does not accept unsolicited applications. Trustee discretion guides the Trust's giving, reflecting a flexible, portfolio-style approach.
How much does Mather Family Charitable Trust give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Mather Family Charitable Trust’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Mather Family Charitable Trust
Mather Family 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 as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Mather Family Charitable Trust provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Mather Family Charitable Trust directly for current funding levels.
Where does Mather Family Charitable Trust fund charities?
Mather Family Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Mather Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Mather Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Mather Family Charitable Trust?
Mather Family 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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