Moshal Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Moshal Charitable Trust
The Moshal Charitable Trust is a UK-registered grant-making charity established in 1982 by deed of trust. It serves as a conduit for philanthropic donations from the Moshal and Halpern families, supporting charitable and educational institutions across England and Wales. Administered by a small group of family trustees, the Trust operates with a low-profile, traditional ethos focused on responsive, pass-through funding rather than direct programmes or advocacy. Its mission remains unchanged over decades: enabling established charities and voluntary bodies through generalist support. The Trust draws income from donations, investments, and gift aid, with trustees receiving no remuneration.
What Moshal Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds broad charitable purposes and education without thematic specialisms, such as health, arts, or welfare. It provides unrestricted core funding and general donations to organisations rather than specific projects, capital needs, or emerging causes. The Trust prioritises financial aid to sustain existing work, with no defined beneficiary groups beyond qualifying institutions. Funding is directed to organisations operating in England and Wales, and there is no evidence of multi-year commitments or impact-focused programmes. Typical awards support the ongoing activities of established charities and academic institutions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions operating in England and Wales. The Trust favours established medium-to-large entities over small grassroots groups; there are no strict income thresholds but a preference for organisations aligned with the trustees' networks. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are awarded at trustees' discretion via private networks. The Trust does not define specific beneficiary groups beyond qualifying institutions, and there is no religious restriction.
What Moshal Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust excludes direct activities, international or non-UK work, and unsolicited requests. It does not fund specific projects, capital needs, or emerging causes, nor does it support small grassroots groups or organisations outside England and Wales. The Trust avoids public branding, outcome reporting, case studies, or open calls, and does not engage in proactive funding for measurable results.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides unrestricted core funding and general donations, typically as one-off annual awards. Grants are awarded at trustees' discretion via private networks, with ad-hoc meetings and no open applications. The Trust operates as a non-competitive, trustee-led vehicle for known contacts, focusing on pass-through funding rather than direct programmes or partnerships.
How much does Moshal 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 Moshal Charitable Trust
Moshal Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Moshal Charitable Trust provide?
Moshal Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £5,000 - £20,000.
Where does Moshal Charitable Trust fund charities?
Moshal Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Moshal Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Moshal Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Moshal Charitable Trust?
Moshal Charitable Trust 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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