Mole Charitable Trust

The Mole Charitable Trust, established by deed in 1980 (charity number 281452) and based in Salford, England, is a traditional discretionary family trust managed by three longstanding trustees: Mrs L P Gross, Mr D B Black, and Mr J Brodie. Its core mission is to provide donations and loans to educational institutions, charitable organisations, and initiatives relieving poverty, embodying classic charitable values of quiet, flexible support without publicity or rigid frameworks. With recent income of £481,564 (year ending March 2024) yielding £280,784 in grants, it prioritises general charitable purposes alongside recurring emphases on education and training, disability support, poverty prevention/relief, and religious activities, funding both established institutions and smaller local beneficiaries across social welfare and faith-based missions.

It supports a broad range of flexible grants covering project costs, core funding, and general operations aligned with its objects, including religious institutions (£273,674 in 2024) and education (£7,110), always advancing charitable, educational, or poverty-relief goals for people and communities.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities or academic institutions operating in England and Wales only, with no income thresholds, religious restrictions, or size limits specified—though it does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are awarded at trustees' full discretion via adhoc meetings, with no public processes, forms, deadlines, or rounds; interested parties must approach informally.

Distinguishing itself as a low-profile, non-competitive funder, the trust avoids thematic calls, impact reporting demands, or exclusions beyond its geographic scope, offering reliable backing to aligned England/Wales entities in education, poverty alleviation, disability, and religious welfare through trustee-led, tradition-honouring decisions. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £20,000.