Loppylugs and Barbara Morrison Charitable Trust

The Loppylugs and Barbara Morrison Charitable Trust is an independent UK grantmaker, registered charity number 1118962, established in England to support a broad spectrum of charitable purposes at trustees' discretion, guided by the "Morrison List" ethos in its governing document. Trustee-operated without staff, it draws from investment income to award flexible grants, emphasizing general charitable benefit, continuity with trusted partners, and adaptability across sectors. Its distinctive approach prioritizes trustee judgment over fixed strategies, fostering longstanding relationships with established charities.

The trust funds diverse causes without thematic restrictions, including health and social care (e.g., Acorn Children’s Hospice, PDSA), disability support (e.g., Riding for the Disabled), arts and heritage (e.g., Royal Ballet, Churches Conservation Trust), education and youth (e.g., Birmingham Blue Coat School, Lord’s Taverners), community initiatives, environmental conservation (e.g., Bumblebee Conservation Trust), and legal aid (e.g., Support Through Court). Grants provide unrestricted core funding, project support, and occasional multi-year backing to promote access, inclusion, and preservation.

Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities, with a preference for medium to large, well-governed organizations (annual incomes typically in hundreds of thousands to millions); small grassroots groups are rarely supported. There are no geographic limits, spanning England and the UK. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding is invitation-only for prior grantees.

Typical grants range from £5,000 to £25,000, awarded adhoc via unpublished trustee meetings with no deadlines or public processes. Distinctively, its closed, generalist model differentiates it from open or themed funders, excluding new applicants and prioritizing prudent, established charities aligned with broad charitable traditions.