Moto Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £2,500
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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moto-way.comAbout Moto Foundation
Established in 2005, Moto Foundation is the charitable arm of Moto Hospitality, the UK's largest motorway service area operator. Its mission is to drive lasting positive change in communities near its sites, guided by CARE values: Corporate Citizenship, Adding Value, Relationships, and Employee Engagement. The Foundation funds project-based initiatives that have measurable local impact, often supporting grassroots organisations. It focuses on education, mental health, environment, and community development.
What Moto Foundation funds
Moto Foundation supports projects in education, mental health, environment, and community development. This includes activities such as book distribution programmes, mental health support initiatives, environmental conservation projects (e.g., tree planting), and community capacity-building efforts. Grants are for project-based work and may also cover core costs or small capital items if linked to the community. Funding is restricted to organisations within a 15-mile radius of a Moto service area in England, Scotland, or Wales.
Who can apply
Registered charities, schools, community interest companies (CICs), and community groups can apply. The Trustees encourage applications from organisations within a 15-mile radius of a Moto site and those that have the endorsement of a Moto colleague. There is no religious restriction.
How they like to fund
Moto Foundation offers project-based grants and accepts unsolicited applications. Organisations must have endorsement from a Moto colleague. Funding style is guided by the CARE values and focuses on measurable local impact.
How much does Moto Foundation give?
Moto Foundation runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 12 sourced facts
- Online application form
- Decisions in ~8 weeks
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Moto Foundation funds — and what they won't
The Trustees encourage applications from: • Organisations within a 15-mile radius of a Moto site • Organisations who have the endorsement of a Moto colleague
The full exclusions list (2)
- Applications that are for the promotion of religion or politics
- Overseas projects
Good to know
How to apply to Moto Foundation
Moto Foundation takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Moto Foundation's application asks
We hold the 12 questions from Moto Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“You will be asked to provide your charity’s unique charity number, or tell us if you are a Community Interest Company or Not for Profit Organisation”
“You will be asked if you are a registered Moto Foundation Community Partner or Adopted School – that is officially partnered with a Moto site. If you select yes you will be prompted to name that site”
10 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
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.
See if Moto Foundation could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Moto Foundation provide?
Moto Foundation runs one grant programme — Community Grants: Typically £1,000.
Where does Moto Foundation fund charities?
Moto Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Moto Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Moto Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Moto Foundation not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Applications that are for the promotion of religion or politics; Overseas projects. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Moto Foundation?
Moto Foundation takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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