Our Values
We believe in supporting existing organisations and people who are striving to make a difference. Our aim is to contribute to and promote the excellent work which is being undertaken across the sector.
We provide long-term core funding to small charities and run an Awards’ programme for individuals and groups committed to social, cultural and environmental causes.
We value long term partnerships with the organisations we support and partner, and aim to develop these over time.
The Trust provides grants to UK registered charities working in the fields of social welfare, literature, arts and heritage, environmental and animal welfare, education and training. The Trust also gives a small number of grants to overseas charities.
The Trust runs a portfolio of Awards with a number of nationally and internationally recognised organisations such as Barnardo's, the British Museum and the Zoological Society of London.
News
Grow Wild with RBG Kew
17 January, 2025 Last year was an exciting time for the MCT’s partnership with Royal Botanic Kew Gardens. The MCT have run volunteer, young volunteer, and professional Awards with Kew for many years. We have now expanded our partnership to recognise those taking...Read More >
Refugee Week 2024
18 June, 2024 This week is Refugee Week. This is the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. First established in 1998 in the UK, this annual festival aligns with World Refugee...Read More >
Volunteers Week 2024
03 June, 2024 Volunteers' Week celebrates the contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. Taking place on the first Monday of June every year, it is a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank the UK’s incredible volunteers for all they contribute to...Read More >
