Aims/priorities: The Trust offers grants to charitable organisations working in agriculture, rural development and insurance in the UK.
Currently, the Trust's main objectives are to:
- Advance the education of the public by means of research and dissemination of information in relation to agriculture.
- Advance the education of young people within rural areas.
- Relieve poverty within rural areas.
- Promote the benefit and social welfare of inhabitants of rural communities by associating together with the inhabitants and local authorities, voluntary and other organisations to advance education and leisure.
- Advance the education of the public by means of research and dissemination of information in relation to agriculture.
- Promote research into agricultural associated activities.
- Advance the education of the public by means of research and dissemination of information in relation to insurance.
The Trust will focus on funding larger initiatives which would have significant impact on the rural community. the Trustees are particularly interested in initiatives in the areas of education of young people in rural areas and relief of poverty within rural areas.
Who can apply? Charitable organisations based and working within the UK seeking funding for charitable initiatives in the areas of education, research, social welfare and poverty relief can apply.
It is not necessary to be a registered charity to apply as long as the funding is for charitable purposes.
The Trustees generally provide support to organisations that have strong farming and insurance backgrounds.
Grant amount: The Trust expects to award at least £1 million in funding by the end of 2023.
Funding is at the discretion of the Trust. Most grants fall within the range of £1,000 to £50,000.
Larger grants are used to support organisations which have a significant impact on rural communities at a national level.
Application process: The Trustees currently meet twice a year (in June and November) to consider applications.
The Trust's standard application form is available to download from the Trust's website.
The completed application form should be submitted by email to the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust.
Deadline: Friday 27 October 2023.
Contact information: Email: nfu_mutual_charitable_trust@nfumutual.co.uk
Website: NFU Mutual Charitable Trust: What do we do | NFU Mutual