UK funding workspaceThe Violet Melchett Children's Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 228197
The Violet Melchett Children's Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 228197. The register describes its activities as: “We fund work for the welfare of mothers and children in Greater London. We are currently making grants that exceed our icome. We continue to fund Women + Health (-ú8,000 in 2010 - 2011), a charity assisting disadvantaged women in Camden. We do not fund individuals, and given our low income and existing committments…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £3,902 and spending of £17.3k.
Verified 19 days ago30 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,902
Latest spending
£17.3k
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
What The Violet Melchett Children's Trust funds
The Violet Melchett Children's Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to The Violet Melchett Children's Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Violet Melchett Children's Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Violet Melchett Children's Trust
Is The Violet Melchett Children's Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Violet Melchett Children's Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Violet Melchett Children's Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Violet Melchett Children's Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is The Violet Melchett Children's Trust?
In its latest reported year The Violet Melchett Children's Trust reported income of £3,902 and spending of £17.3k.
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