Mbili Charitable Trust
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The Mbili Charitable Trust, established in June 2017 and registered in England and Wales (charity number 1173476), is a family-led philanthropic entity governed solely by trustees Sascha Hackel (Chair) and Jill Hackel-Zarzycki. Its core mission is the enrichment of the human condition through public benefit, emphasizing education, arts and culture, environmental conservation, and relief for refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and their dependents worldwide. Rooted in values of social justice, cultural access, sustainability, and human flourishing, the Trust adopts a highly discretionary, trustee-driven approach without formal policies, open calls, or competitive rounds, prioritizing projects that align closely with its vision.
It funds educational initiatives for children, youth, and the public; diverse arts programs (visual arts, theatre, poetry, dance, music, film, publishing); environmental protection and conservation efforts; and direct support for migrant welfare, including core costs, project delivery, and occasional seed or capital funding. Beneficiaries span individuals, small grassroots groups, and UK charities serving vulnerable populations like the elderly, migrants, and refugees, with a track record of grants to organizations such as Super Power Agency (creative literacy) and Room to Heal (refugee support).
Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities, with a preference for small- to medium-sized entities (incomes from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of pounds) operating primarily in England, Wales, or UK-wide, and globally for refugee causes—no geographic or income thresholds apply, but strong mission alignment is essential. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; requests must be emailed or posted directly to trustees with project details for individual consideration.
Typical grants range from £500 to £5,000 (mostly £500–£1,500), awarded on a rolling basis without deadlines. Distinctive for its broad yet principled scope, personal trustee engagement, and flexible support for innovative, impactful work among underserved groups, the Trust avoids transient trends or non-aligned causes, focusing on enduring public benefit.
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Mbili Charitable Trust typically provides grants ranging from £500 - £5,000.
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Mbili Charitable Trust funds charities operating in UK.
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