Millby Foundation
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Millby Foundation
The Millby Foundation, established in 2011 and originally known as The Millby Charitable Trust, is a flexible, trustee-led grantmaker registered in England and Wales. Guided by a small board of trustees including chair Michelle Yue, it is driven by a personal commitment to improving the lives of young women and girls, and to combating exploitation, trafficking, and gender-based violence. The foundation prioritises values-driven impact for the most marginalised, distributing nearly all its annual income through agile, confidential funding. It blends domestic UK work with international development and has a track record of substantial grants to organisations such as The Freedom Fund and Acumen.
What Millby Foundation funds
The Millby Foundation supports a wide range of charitable purposes, with a practical emphasis on girls and young women facing adversity, anti-trafficking efforts, women's empowerment, and addressing the systemic root causes of marginalisation. It funds projects, general operating costs, unrestricted support, and capital initiatives across its areas of interest. The geographic focus is primarily England and Wales, but extends UK-wide and internationally.
Who can apply
Eligible recipients range from small grassroots community groups to large registered charities, with no formal income thresholds or religious restrictions. The foundation prioritises work that benefits young women and girls, particularly those facing adversity, as well as anti-trafficking and women's empowerment initiatives. Its responsive approach means it supports both small and large organisations that align with trustee passions.
What Millby Foundation doesn't fund
Exclusions are limited to non-charitable purposes; the foundation does not fund activities that fall outside its broad charitable mandate or that do not align with its values-driven focus on the most marginalised.
How they like to fund
The foundation operates proactively: trustees identify and approach grantees through their networks and strategy, rather than accepting unsolicited applications. It provides flexible funding, including multi-year awards, and supports projects, general operating costs, unrestricted support, and capital initiatives. Funding decisions are made on a rolling basis, reflecting its agile and confidential approach.
How much does Millby Foundation give?
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Millby Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Millby Foundation provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Millby Foundation directly for current funding levels.
Where does Millby Foundation fund charities?
Millby Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Millby Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Millby Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Millby Foundation?
Millby Foundation 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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