Minton Charitable Trust
Could Minton Charitable Trust fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £100,000
- Where they fund
- England, UK
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Minton Charitable Trust
The Minton Charitable Trust is a family-led UK charity established in 2005 and based in Berkshire. Guided by the Greener family trustees, its mission is advancing public education for broad public benefit. The Trust takes a conservative, risk-averse approach, with trustee-driven decisions, prudent reserves, and externally managed investments, prioritising enduring educational impact over passing trends. It focuses exclusively on education-related initiatives, supporting everything from facilities and advisory services to project and core costs, always with a view to long-term learning outcomes.
What Minton Charitable Trust funds
The Trust exclusively funds education-related initiatives across the UK, with a focus on England. It supports a wide range of work, including project support, educational facilities, advisory services, and targeted financial aid that advances learning opportunities. Grantees are typically established charities with proven track records in education. The Trust makes grants for infrastructure, core costs, and capital projects, prioritising efforts that demonstrate lasting educational impact rather than short-term trends.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities, typically medium-sized or larger with a proven track record in education. The Trust works primarily with organisations operating across the UK, with a concentration in England. There are no religious restrictions. The Trust is unlikely to support very small groups, non-charities, or speculative projects.
What Minton Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund non-educational activities, community support without educational ties, speculative projects, or individuals. It also does not support organisations that are not registered charities or very small groups with limited track records.
How they like to fund
The Trust accepts unsolicited applications and takes a relationship-based, selective approach, avoiding open competitions. It makes grants for core costs, capital projects, and specific educational initiatives. Grant making is trustee-driven, conservative, and prioritises enduring educational impact.
How much does Minton 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 Minton Charitable Trust
Minton Charitable Trust takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Minton Charitable Trust provide?
Minton Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £10,000 - £100,000.
Where does Minton Charitable Trust fund charities?
Minton Charitable Trust funds charities operating in England, UK.
Does Minton Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Minton 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 Minton Charitable Trust?
Minton Charitable Trust takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically once per year.
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