Mhango Trust

The Mhango Trust is a registered grant-making charity in England and Wales, established on 21 April 2004 and governed by a board of five trustees, primarily from the Brewer family. Its core mission, as outlined in its trust deed and annual reports, is to advance general charitable purposes by making grants to charitable organisations, benefiting the general public without thematic priorities, exclusions, or restrictions. With a focus on broad public benefit and the widest sense of charity, the trust operates discreetly without staff, programmes, fundraising, or property, relying on professionally managed investments and a conservative reserves policy for sustainable grant-making.

It funds unrestricted donations for core charitable work across general purposes, supporting registered charities known personally to the trustees rather than open calls or strategic themes. There are no specific causes, projects, capital campaigns, or individual beneficiaries prioritised; grants span diverse charities operating throughout England and Wales, with no sub-regional or international focus.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities in England and Wales, with no income or size thresholds, but funding is limited to those with prior trustee connections—unsolicited applications are not accepted. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £40,000, awarded adhoc via informal trustee-led processes following periodic board meetings, with no published deadlines, guidelines, or application forms.

Distinctive for its privacy, relational decision-making, and family stewardship, the trust avoids transparent criteria, impact reports, or case studies, making it ideal for connected charities seeking flexible general support but unsuitable for those without personal links or needing thematic alignment.