Mhango Trust
Could Mhango Trust be a fit? Check free — then find open funders like them if not.
- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £40,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
Check fit free · no card
register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Mhango Trust
The Mhango Trust is a registered grant-making charity in England and Wales, established in 2004 and governed by a board of trustees primarily from the Brewer family. Its mission is to advance general charitable purposes by making grants to charitable organisations, benefiting the general public without thematic restrictions. The trust operates discreetly without staff, programmes, or fundraising, relying on professionally managed investments for sustainable grant-making. Distinctive for its privacy, relational decision-making, and family stewardship, the trust supports charities known personally to the trustees, working by invitation rather than open calls.
What Mhango Trust funds
The trust funds unrestricted donations for the core charitable work of organisations across England and Wales. There are no thematic priorities; grants support diverse causes, from social welfare to the arts, as long as they are charitable and benefit the general public. The trust does not prescribe specific projects or beneficiary groups, instead providing flexible general support. Its funding is limited to charities operating within England and Wales, with no sub-regional or international focus.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities based in England and Wales. There are no income or size thresholds. However, funding is only available to charities that are personally known to the trustees; unsolicited approaches are not accepted. The trust prioritises no particular beneficiary group, serving the general public in the broadest sense.
What Mhango Trust doesn't fund
The trust does not fund individuals, non-registered organisations, or charities based outside England and Wales. It also does not support specific projects, capital campaigns, or international causes. As funding is by invitation only, it is not suitable for organisations without a personal connection to the trustees.
How they like to fund
The trust awards unrestricted grants for core charitable work, made on an ad hoc basis by the trustees. Funding is entirely by invitation, based on the trustees' personal knowledge of the charity. There are no published criteria or formal application process; each grant is determined individually.
How much does Mhango 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 Mhango Trust
Mhango 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Mhango Trust.
- 2Find open funders. Shortlist similar funders you can approach.
- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
See if Mhango Trust could be a fit — then find open funders like them.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Mhango Trust provide?
Mhango Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £40,000.
Where does Mhango Trust fund charities?
Mhango Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Mhango Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Mhango Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Mhango Trust?
Mhango Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
Browse related grants
Spotted something that needs correcting? Tell us.
Could Mhango Trust be a fit?
Check free — then find open funders like them.