Meller Educational Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Meller Educational Charitable Trust
The Meller Educational Charitable Trust is a family-led grant-making charity established by trustees David and Wendy Meller, operating as a company limited by guarantee. It advances education and charitable purposes for public benefit, primarily by providing grants to organisations that deliver educational opportunities rather than to individuals. The Trust embodies a family ethos of widening access to learning and fostering development for children, young people, and the public through prudent, risk-managed support. With minimal governance and no staff, it operates quietly and deliberately, emphasising public benefit, integrity, and measurable educational impact via modest, periodic grants.
What Meller Educational Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds projects and activities that directly enhance educational opportunities and training, such as those aiding learning, development, or complementary charitable work in education. All documented grants align strictly with this theme, supporting organisations in the education sector. The Trust supports work across England and Wales, with a preference for small to medium-sized charities. It focuses on organisational educational benefit, covering a range of activities that contribute to learning and development for children, young people, and the public.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales, with a preference for small to medium-sized entities. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications, as funding occurs via trustee discretion and networks in a closed process. It focuses on organisations that deliver educational benefit to children, young people, and the public.
What Meller Educational Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust excludes individuals, capital projects, general running costs, and non-educational activities, maintaining a low-profile, selective approach focused solely on organisational educational benefit. It does not fund activities outside the education theme, and it does not support personal or infrastructure needs.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides modest, periodic grants to organisations, with funding occurring via trustee discretion and networks in a closed process. It does not accept unsolicited applications.
How much does Meller Educational 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.
Good to know
How to apply to Meller Educational Charitable Trust
Meller Educational 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 as needed.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Meller Educational Charitable Trust.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Meller Educational Charitable Trust provide?
Meller Educational Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does Meller Educational Charitable Trust fund charities?
Meller Educational Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Meller Educational Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Meller Educational Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Meller Educational Charitable Trust?
Meller Educational 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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