Mbili Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £5,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Mbili Charitable Trust
The Mbili Charitable Trust, established in 2017, is a family-led foundation governed by its trustees. Its mission is to enrich the human condition through public benefit, with a focus on education, arts and culture, environmental conservation, and support for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants. Rooted in values of social justice, cultural access, and sustainability, the Trust takes a highly discretionary approach, funding projects that align closely with its vision rather than through open calls or formal rounds. The Trust is distinctive for its personal, trustee-driven engagement and its willingness to fund core costs and project delivery for innovative work among underserved groups.
What Mbili Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports educational initiatives for children and young people, diverse arts programmes including visual arts, theatre, music, and literature, environmental protection and conservation efforts, and direct welfare support for migrants and refugees. Beneficiaries range from individuals and small grassroots groups to UK-registered charities serving vulnerable populations. While the Trust works primarily in England and Wales, its refugee and migrant support extends globally. The Trust funds core costs and project delivery, and occasionally seed or capital funding for innovative work among underserved groups.
Who can apply
The Trust funds UK-registered charities and community groups, with a preference for small- to medium-sized entities. Beneficiaries also include individuals and grassroots groups, particularly those serving vulnerable populations such as the elderly, migrants, and refugees. There is no geographic or income threshold, but strong mission alignment is essential. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; potential applicants are asked to contact the trustees directly with project details.
What Mbili Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund transient trends or causes outside its core areas of education, arts, environment, and refugee support. It avoids projects that lack strong mission alignment or are not focused on enduring public benefit. No other exclusions are specified.
How they like to fund
The Trust takes a highly discretionary, trustee-driven approach without formal policies or competitive rounds. It funds core costs and project delivery, and occasionally seed or capital funding. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; potential applicants are asked to contact the trustees directly with project details.
How much does Mbili 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.
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Good to know
How to apply to Mbili Charitable Trust
Mbili 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
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Mbili Charitable Trust provide?
Mbili Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.
Where does Mbili Charitable Trust fund charities?
Mbili Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Mbili Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Mbili Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Mbili Charitable Trust?
Mbili 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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