NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
Background
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust is the charitable arm of the National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society (NFU Mutual) and receives it funding from NFU Mutual.
Objectives of Fund
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 disseminationof information in relation to insurance.
Priority will be given to larger initiatives that would have a significant impact on rural communities, as well as initiatives in the areas of education of young people in rural areas, relief of poverty within rural areas, and support for the next generation of farmers.
Value Notes
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.
Match Funding Restrictions
Match funding is not required but it is welcomed.
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.
Location
United Kingdom
Restrictions
Funding is not available for the following:
University fees.
Salaries.
Overseas appeals.
Eligible Expenditure
The funding will support the running costs of various projects and services, particularly those larger initiatives, which would have a significant impact on the rural community.
How To Apply
The trustees currently meet twice a year (in June and December) to consider applications.
The next deadline for applications is 24 April 2026.
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.
Useful links
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/about-us/charitable-trust/
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Enquiries
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
Tiddington Road
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 7BJ
Tel: 01789 202679
E-Mail: nfu_mutual_charitable_trust@nfumutual.co.uk
