Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust
Could Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £1,500 – £5,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
- Decisions
- As needed
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust
The Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust was established in 1997 by its founders to relieve hardship among prisoners, ex-offenders, and their families, and to advance animal welfare for unwanted, sick, or ill-treated animals. Its mission centres on alleviating acute disadvantage and reducing distress for marginalised groups, with a pragmatic, values-driven approach. Trustees exercise flexible discretion, prioritising overlooked beneficiaries through direct aid and responsive grant-making. The Trust operates across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland without geographic or religious restrictions. What makes the Trust distinctive is its dual commitment to criminal justice-linked social welfare and animal care, consistently supporting practical social justice and animal welfare initiatives.
What Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds relief of poverty and destitution for prisoners' families, including essential goods and childcare support, as well as ex-offender resettlement projects. It also supports animal rescue operations, rehoming, and capacity-building for animal welfare organisations. Grants are made to small and medium-sized UK-registered charities delivering direct impact, and to individuals in need. The Trust operates across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with no geographic or religious restrictions. Its focus is on practical, grassroots initiatives that address acute disadvantage and animal suffering.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities (with a preference for smaller organisations delivering direct impact), community groups, and individuals in need. The Trust prioritises beneficiaries such as prisoners, ex-offenders, their families, and animals requiring care and attention. There are no geographic or religious restrictions. Applicants should demonstrate a clear alignment with the Trust's objects of relieving hardship and advancing animal welfare.
What Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-charitable purposes outside its trust deed. It does not typically provide multi-year grants or capital funding, focusing instead on one-off support for projects and core costs.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes one-off grants for both project and core costs, and provides direct aid to individuals. It welcomes unsolicited applications and takes a responsive, flexible approach to grant-making, prioritising overlooked beneficiaries through direct aid and referrals.
How much does Michael and Shirley Hunt 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 Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust
Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
- 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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Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 1063418.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust provide?
Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £1,500 - £5,000.
Where does Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust fund charities?
Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Michael and Shirley Hunt 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 Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust?
Michael and Shirley Hunt Charitable Trust takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically as needed.
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