# Macc Wild Network Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1195435 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1195435)
- Website: https://www.maccwildnetwork.org.uk
- Latest income: £14.1k; spending £11.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Environment / conservation / heritage, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Cheshire East
- Other names: Macclesfield Wild Network (working); Macc Wild Network (working); Macc Wild (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/macc-wild-network-trust

The charity is working to make Macclesfield a greener, more biodiverse and resilient place that is good for wildlife and people.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £14.1k | £11.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £16.8k | £16.9k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £13.1k | £15.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,395 | £8,738 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £11.8k | £1,135 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is:to promote for the benefit of the public the improvement and conservation of the physical and natural environment in macclesfield and the surrounding area through:a) the provision of funding to support the establishment and management of biodiverse, resilient and greener habitats which help to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change and create habitats for diverse species to thrive;b) providing education, support, information and encouragement to the public and other stakeholders in matters relating to environmental protection and creating healthy ecosystems.

## What it funds

Macc Wild Network Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Macc Wild Network Trust reported income of £14.1k and spending of £11.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £53.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Macc Wild Network Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (maccwildnetwork.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Macc Wild Network Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Macc Wild Network Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Macc Wild Network Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East.

### Does Macc Wild Network Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Macc Wild Network Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Macc Wild Network Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Macc Wild Network Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £11.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.7k a year.

### How large is Macc Wild Network Trust?

In its latest reported year Macc Wild Network Trust reported income of £14.1k and spending of £11.8k.


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