Theodore Maxxy Charitable Trust

The Theodore Maxxy Charitable Trust, established by Trust Deed on 16 November 2018 and registered with the Charity Commission (number 1188372) on 5 March 2020, is a grant-making trust led by trustees Ms P Bell and Mrs C Keating. Its core mission is to advance a broad spectrum of charitable purposes as determined in the trustees' absolute discretion, distributing investment income—and occasionally capital—for public benefit. This generalist approach emphasizes flexibility, enabling responsive support to diverse needs without fixed themes, sectors, or exclusions beyond legal charitable compliance. Values of trustee-led impact, good governance, and maximizing public benefit underpin its operations, distinguishing it as a nimble funder for small charities often overlooked by specialized grant-makers.

The Trust funds a wide array of general charitable activities, with a pattern favoring health, disability services, family support, education, mental health therapy, rare diseases (e.g., MPS Society, Batten Disease Family Association), and medical research (e.g., International Spinal Research Trust). Grants support core costs, projects, revenue, and occasionally capital for small to medium-sized UK-registered charities delivering clear public benefit to people and communities, including examples like parent-child disability services and therapeutic hubs.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales, with a preference for smaller organizations (typically incomes below £1 million). Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are invitation-only, identified by trustees—with no public process, deadlines, or guidance; decisions occur ad hoc. Typical grants range from £1,000 to £5,000 (averaging £2,000–£3,000). It excludes individuals and non-charitable purposes, uniquely prioritizing broad discretion to aid compliant, impactful small charities across sectors.