Millie's Watch

Millie's Watch is a registered charitable trust established on 24 August 2018, dedicated to making grants to other charities and voluntary organisations across England and Wales. Operating under a broad mandate of general charitable purposes, its mission is to advance objects as trustees deem fit, embodying a flexible, non-prescriptive approach that supports civil society at large rather than narrow themes. Governed by five trustees with robust policies on governance, risk management, conflicts of interest, and Charity Commission compliance, it emphasises responsible stewardship and open grantmaking managed through Ludlow Trust Co Ltd.

The trust funds a wide array of charitable activities without specified thematic priorities, including project costs, core costs, and general support for registered organisations. It backs diverse causes through trustee discretion, making it ideal for charities seeking unrestricted aid across sectors, with no focus on particular beneficiaries, programmes, or outcomes documented publicly.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies operating in England and Wales, with no income thresholds, size limits, or religious restrictions—accepting unsolicited applications from small to large entities. Submit via online form at https://funding.ludlowtrust.com, with rolling review by trustees and no fixed deadlines or decision timelines specified.

Grants typically range from several thousand to tens of thousands of pounds, inferred from recent expenditure of £147,391 (year ending August 2024), though exact ranges are undisclosed. Distinctively generalist, Millie's Watch avoids individuals, land ownership, or trading activities, differentiating itself as a versatile funder for broad charitable needs rather than specialist interventions.