Michael Crawford Childrens Charity

The Trust funds a broad spectrum of child-focused causes, including medical equipment and treatments, support for disabilities, crisis interventions, family accommodation during illness, and poverty relief services. Both acute and chronic needs are supported, and grants can cover project-specific costs, core funding, and unrestricted aid. The charity primarily supports grassroots and medium-sized charities delivering direct welfare, health, and hardship assistance. There are no restrictions by condition, cause, or religious affiliation. Geographically, the charity operates throughout England and Wales, funding work that benefits children and young people in these areas.

The Trust primarily funds UK-registered charities, with a preference for smaller to medium-sized organisations delivering direct welfare, health, and hardship assistance to children and young people. There are no strict income limits. Exceptionally, applications from individuals may be considered, but these are rare. Beneficiaries must be children and young people facing sickness or poverty. Unsolicited applications are welcome, and there are no restrictions by religious affiliation. The charity operates throughout England and Wales.

The Trust does not have specific exclusions beyond alignment with its charitable objects. It funds broadly within its mission to relieve sickness and poverty among children and young people, without restrictions by condition, cause, or religious affiliation. Both project-specific costs and core funding are considered, and there are no limitations on the type of support provided.

The Trust operates with a flexible, discretionary approach and minimal bureaucracy. It welcomes unsolicited applications and supports both core and project costs. The charity is known for its personal stewardship and heartfelt commitment, distributing funds in a manner that avoids depersonalised processes. Grants are made to support both acute and chronic needs.