McCorquodale Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £15,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout McCorquodale Charitable Trust
The McCorquodale Charitable Trust is a generalist UK funder with charitable objects for general charitable purposes. Established in 1987, it operates throughout England and Wales, supporting registered charities across a broad range of causes. The Trust is open to funding core costs, project delivery, and capital works, giving charities flexibility in how they use grants. What makes the Trust distinctive is its truly generalist approach: it does not limit its grant-making to specific sectors, but trustees look for well-governed charities that deliver clear public benefit. The Trust supports a wide variety of beneficiaries, including children and young people, older people, disabled people, and the general public.
What McCorquodale Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds a broad range of charitable activities, including youth work, mental health support, poverty relief, arts and culture, and services for older people. It supports both project delivery and capital works, such as building infrastructure, as well as core costs. The Trust operates throughout England and Wales, funding charities of all sizes, from grassroots organisations to larger established bodies, with no prescribed thematic restrictions.
Who can apply
Registered charities based in England and Wales are eligible to apply. The Trust supports a wide variety of beneficiaries, including children and young people, older people, disabled people, and the general public. There are no income thresholds, religious restrictions, or size limits, making it open to grassroots and established entities alike. The Trust does not fund individuals or non-registered bodies.
What McCorquodale Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund individuals or non-registered bodies. It does not have specific sector exclusions beyond UK charity law compliance, but its focus is on England and Wales.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers flexible funding, supporting core costs, project delivery, and capital works. It welcomes unsolicited applications and does not limit its grant-making to specific sectors, with trustees exercising discretion based on good governance and public benefit.
How much does McCorquodale Charitable Trust give?
McCorquodale Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 5 sourced facts
- Online portal
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
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How to apply to McCorquodale Charitable Trust
McCorquodale Charitable Trust takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online portal.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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McCorquodale Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 297697.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does McCorquodale Charitable Trust provide?
McCorquodale Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,000 - £15,000.
Where does McCorquodale Charitable Trust fund charities?
McCorquodale Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does McCorquodale Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
McCorquodale Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from McCorquodale Charitable Trust?
McCorquodale Charitable Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online portal.
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