Millward Charitable Trust

The Millward Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making charity registered in England and Wales (number 328564), governed by a small board of trustees with wide discretionary powers to support charitable purposes across the UK. Established to further general charitable activities, it embodies a flexible, generalist ethos without narrow thematic or geographic restrictions, prioritizing trustee judgment to address perceived needs in community development, social welfare, arts, medical research, and animal welfare. Its values center on tangible community benefits, operational simplicity, and responsiveness, with no remuneration for trustees and a history of backing diverse causes like community centers, welfare schemes, performing arts initiatives, healthcare projects, and animal wellbeing.

The Trust funds project-based and capital grants for community buildings, facilities, open spaces, social welfare programs, performing arts, medical research advancements, and animal welfare efforts, favoring organizations delivering clear, local impact without a rigid strategic plan.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities of small to medium size, particularly grassroots and community-based groups, operating anywhere in the UK; there are no strict income thresholds, though larger national charities are less commonly supported. It does not fund unregistered groups or individuals.

Typical grants range from £500 to £5,000 (often £1,000–£3,000), awarded on a rolling basis with no fixed deadlines. Unsolicited applications are welcomed via a covering letter by post to c/o Burgis & Bullock, 2 Chapel Court, Holly Walk, Leamington Spa CV32 4YS, outlining the project, amount requested, and basic organizational details—no online forms or templates required. Distinctively, the Trust offers broad flexibility without published priorities, religious restrictions, or decision timelines, making it ideal for aligned generalist causes seeking trustee-discretionary support.