Mazars Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £80,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Mazars Charitable Trust
The Mazars Charitable Trust was established in 2013 as the grantmaking arm for UK staff of Forvis Mazars LLP. Managed by six trustees, the Trust operates a fully staff-driven model, with all funding directed to causes nominated by employees. Its mission emphasises inclusion, diversity, and good governance, reflecting the values of the firm it serves. The Trust supports UK-registered charities working across broad themes that mirror staff passions, including disability support, youth mental health, social inclusion for isolated older people and disadvantaged families, and nonprofit capacity building. What makes the Trust distinctive is its employee-democratic ethos, ensuring relevant, broad-impact philanthropy without fixed priorities.
What Mazars Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a range of cause areas that reflect the interests of Forvis Mazars staff. These include disability support, such as music therapy for children; youth mental health and trauma recovery; social inclusion for isolated older people and disadvantaged families; and nonprofit capacity building. Activities supported encompass direct services, therapeutic programmes, educational workshops, and isolation alleviation. Occasionally, the Trust covers core costs or multi-year projects. Funding is directed to charities across England, Wales, and Scotland, with a focus on measurable impact for underserved populations.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities or community groups. The Trust typically supports small- to medium-sized charities that aid vulnerable groups, including children, young people, families facing social challenges, disabled individuals, and elderly people. There is no religious restriction on eligibility. Charities must be nominated by Forvis Mazars staff; the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. For-profit organisations and individuals are not eligible for funding.
What Mazars Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals, for-profit organisations, or non-comparable entities. It does not accept unsolicited applications, as all funding is directed through staff nominations.
How they like to fund
The Trust operates a fully employee-nominated model, with funding decisions made by trustees and a management committee. Grants may be one-off or multi-year, and occasionally cover core costs. Repeat funding within three years is rare. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications and focuses on flexible, needs-led giving based on staff passions.
How much does Mazars 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.
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How to apply to Mazars Charitable Trust
Mazars 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 bi annually.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Mazars Charitable Trust provide?
Mazars Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £80,000.
Where does Mazars Charitable Trust fund charities?
Mazars Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Mazars Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Mazars Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Mazars Charitable Trust?
Mazars 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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