Mazars Charitable Trust

Mazars Charitable Trust, established in 2013 and managed by six trustees, serves as the grantmaking arm for UK staff of Forvis Mazars LLP (formerly Mazars LLP), channeling employee-nominated causes into support for registered UK charities delivering public benefit. Its mission emphasizes inclusion, diversity, and good governance, reflecting the firm's workforce through a fully staff-driven model—no unsolicited applications are accepted. With a recent 2024 strategic review enhancing oversight, a dedicated manager, and transition to the Forvis Mazars Foundation UK by July 2025, it upholds flexible, needs-led giving across England, Wales, and Scotland.

The Trust funds broad themes mirroring staff passions, including disability support (e.g., music therapy for children), youth mental health and trauma recovery, social inclusion for isolated elders and disadvantaged families, and nonprofit capacity building. Beneficiaries are vulnerable children, young people, families facing social challenges, disabled individuals, and community groups focused on wellbeing, resilience, access, and skills. Supported activities encompass direct services, therapeutic programs, educational workshops, isolation alleviation, and occasional core costs or multi-year projects, prioritizing measurable impact for underserved populations.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities (no individuals, for-profits, or non-comparable entities), typically small- to medium-sized with no strict income limits but a preference for those aiding vulnerable groups. Nominations come exclusively from Forvis Mazars staff, reviewed biannually (spring/autumn) by a Management Committee and trustees. Typical grants range £10,000–£80,000 (often £10,000–£40,000 annually), with totals exceeding £900,000 yearly; repeat funding is rare within three years. This employee-democratic ethos sets it apart, ensuring relevant, broad-impact philanthropy without fixed priorities or open calls.