Small grants of between £500 and £2,000 are available for the core funding of UK registered charities working in the areas of:
- Animal welfare
- Arts
- Education and training
- Environmental causes
- Healthcare and medical research
- Heritage, and
- Social welfare
The Trust specialises in providing long-term core funding for smaller charities. Grant awards can be used to cover running costs, including the maintenance of equipment, training and volunteer expenses.
The Trust also operates an awards programme which celebrates the outstanding contributions of people who are committed to social, cultural and environmental causes. A list of all Marsh Award categories and previous awards are available on the Trust’s website.
Applications may be made at any time in writing. Please note that there is no standard application form. Applications must include:
- A cover letter (no longer than 1-2 sides), and
- A full set of the applying charity’s most recent Annual Report and Accounts.
Applicants should also demonstrate that they have understood the type of funding which the Trust provides and illustrate how this would benefit their charity on a long-term basis.
Further information can be found on the Trust’s website.
Please note that all applications should be made in writing and sent by post.