Violet Mauray Charitable Trust

The Violet Mauray Charitable Trust, established in 1990 by the executors of Violet Mauray's estate, is an independent UK charity governed by four honorary trustees who manage a multi-million-pound investment endowment to support a broad spectrum of charitable purposes for public benefit. With a generalist ethos and no thematic restrictions, it advances any charitable object outlined in its trust deed, emphasizing credible impact through grants to established UK-registered charities tackling diverse needs, from health and mental health initiatives (e.g., Cancer Research, Combat Stress) to poverty relief (Crisis UK, Trussell Trust), education and refugee support (Refugee Education UK, Save the Children), women's and children's services (Solace Women's Aid), disability care (Keech Hospice), and international aid via UK bodies (WaterAid, UNICEF, GiveDirectly UK).

It funds projects, core costs, unrestricted support, and emergency appeals delivered by UK charities operating in England and Wales, including those with overseas impact, prioritizing mainstream organizations of varying sizes without income thresholds.

Eligible applicants are solely UK-registered charities—not individuals—with no geographic sub-restrictions within the UK or formal size limits; unsolicited applications are welcomed via email or letter detailing the charity and proposed work. Trustees review on a rolling, ad hoc basis with no deadlines or published timelines, expecting variable response times.

Typical grants range from £2,000 to £15,000 (most £3,000–£10,000), with annual expenditure around £80,000–£98,000 across multiple recipients. Distinctively broad and accessible, the Trust stands out for its discretion-driven, non-exclusionary approach (beyond non-charities), consistent support for both local and global causes through UK structures, and focus on evidence-based public benefit without formal guidelines or portals.