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
Volunteers Week 2025
02 June, 2025 Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. Launched in 1984, this initiative has been running for over 40 years, providing organisations and communities a platform...Read More >
2025 Awards Anniversaries
27 January, 2025 The MCT now runs over 100 Awards with 46 partner organisations, which we endeavour to hold longstanding relationships with. We are pleased to be able to share below some Award anniversaries that we will be celebrating this year. This year,...Read More >
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 >
