Movements Trust Limited
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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themovementstrust.orgAbout Movements Trust Limited
The Movements Trust is a grant-making trust that supports people-powered movements working across economic, social and environmental issues. It focuses on grassroots, non-registered groups and values flexibility in its funding, recognising that small everyday necessities can be hard to cover through traditional project grants. The trust welcomes applications from informal groups, unincorporated associations, community interest companies, social enterprises, and individuals collaborating in partnership. Registered charities are unlikely to be supported unless in exceptional circumstances.
What Movements Trust Limited funds
The trust funds causes including environment, community development, education and skills, and poverty and hardship. It supports the core costs, salaries, and project delivery costs of people-powered movements, emphasising flexibility to meet the needs of each group. Movements can be working locally, nationally or globally, and the trust supports work across economic, social and environmental issues without restricting its geographic reach.
Who can apply
The trust welcomes applications from informal and unincorporated groups, movements formed of at least three people, community interest companies, social enterprises, and individuals working in partnership. It is designed for grassroots groups without formal legal status. Registered charities are unlikely to be supported unless in exceptional circumstances. Beneficiaries are the general public, and there is no religious restriction.
What Movements Trust Limited doesn't fund
The trust does not typically fund registered charities. It does not provide standing funds or undirected donations, and it does not support organisations outside its charitable purposes.
How they like to fund
The trust provides flexible grants covering core costs, salaries, and project delivery. It values adaptability to meet the specific needs of each movement, offering unrestricted-style funding that can cover everyday necessities often excluded from project grants.
How much does Movements Trust Limited give?
Movements Trust Limited runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 14 sourced facts
- Online application form
- Online application form
- Next deadline 13 November 2026
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.
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How to apply to Movements Trust Limited
Movements Trust Limited takes applications via invitation only.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Movements Trust Limited's application asks
We hold the 11 questions from Movements Trust Limited's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“What your objectives are”
“How you are organised”
9 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Movements Trust Limited provide?
Movements Trust Limited typically provides grants of £10,000 - £20,000.
Where does Movements Trust Limited fund charities?
Movements Trust Limited funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Movements Trust Limited accept unsolicited applications?
Movements Trust Limited 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 Movements Trust Limited?
Movements Trust Limited takes applications via invitation only. Published programme route: online application form.
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