Monatrea Charitable Trust

The Monatrea Charitable Trust is a UK-registered charity established on 29 September 2009, dedicated to pursuing general charitable purposes across England and Wales. As a generalist funder, it prioritizes flexible grant-making for public benefit without thematic restrictions, guided by a small board of four trustees who emphasize trustee-led decisions over fixed strategies. Lacking a public website, strategic plan, or impact reports, its distinctive approach relies on personal networks and proactive identification of needs, ensuring robust governance through Charity Commission-compliant policies on conflicts, risks, and complaints.

The trust supports a broad spectrum of charitable activities, including project funding, unrestricted core support, and grants to both UK-registered charities and individuals, with no exclusions by cause, beneficiary group, or sector. It funds organizations of all sizes without income thresholds, focusing on public benefit initiatives throughout England and Wales, though practical support aligns with trustee discretion rather than geographic priorities.

Eligibility is limited to UK-registered charities based in the UK; unsolicited applications are not accepted, making it strictly invitation-only with no advertised processes, forms, or rounds. Grant amounts vary without specified ranges or minimums/maximums, and decisions occur ad hoc via trustee meetings at their discretion, with no deadlines or public funding cycles. This trustee-driven model differentiates it from structured funders, offering flexibility but requiring direct trustee connections for consideration.