Millward Charitable Trust
Could Millward Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £500 – £5,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Millward Charitable Trust
The Millward Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making charity registered in England and Wales, 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, prioritising trustee judgment to address perceived needs in community development, social welfare, arts, medical research, and animal welfare. Its values centre on tangible community benefits, operational simplicity, and responsiveness, with no remuneration for trustees. The Trust funds project-based and capital grants for community buildings, facilities, open spaces, social welfare programmes, performing arts, medical research advancements, and animal welfare efforts, favouring organisations delivering clear, local impact without a rigid strategic plan.
What Millward Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports a broad range of charitable causes, including community development, social welfare, arts, medical research, and animal welfare. It funds project-based and capital grants for community buildings, facilities, open spaces, social welfare programmes, performing arts initiatives, medical research advancements, and animal welfare efforts. The Trust operates throughout England and Wales, with no strict geographic restrictions, and favours organisations delivering clear, local impact.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities of small to medium size, particularly grassroots and community-based groups. Larger national charities are less commonly supported. The Trust does not fund unregistered groups or individuals. There are no strict income thresholds, and unsolicited applications are welcomed.
What Millward Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund unregistered groups or individuals. Larger national charities are less commonly supported, and the Trust does not have a rigid strategic plan or published priorities, meaning it may decline applications that do not align with trustee discretion.
How they like to fund
The Trust awards project-based and capital grants, with a preference for organisations delivering clear, local impact. Unsolicited applications are welcomed via a covering letter by post, outlining the project, amount requested, and basic organisational details. No online forms or templates are required.
How much does Millward 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 Millward Charitable Trust
Millward Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- 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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Millward Charitable Trust on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as MILLWARD CHARITABLE TRUST, charity number 328564.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Millward Charitable Trust provide?
Millward Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.
Where does Millward Charitable Trust fund charities?
Millward Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Millward Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Millward 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 Millward Charitable Trust?
Millward Charitable Trust takes applications via postal application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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