Margaret Davies Charity grants
Margaret Davies Charity funds registered charities based in Wales, or projects for the benefit of people living in Wales, with main grants of £2,000 to £10,000.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
Margaret Davies Charity only considers applications from organisations registered with the Charity Commission that are based in Wales, or whose projects benefit people living in Wales. Its Main Grants Fund takes applications between £2,000 and £10,000, and most grants are between £2,000 and £5,000. That fund covers projects, activities, property (capital costs), equipment and resources, but not core costs or ongoing running costs. A separate Small Grant Fund is open to charities with an average annual income of less than £100,000; for the Main Grant Fund the limit is less than £1 million. Trustees will particularly welcome applications for activities that focus on opportunities for participation in the arts for young people and those in rural areas.
What they fund
The Charity Commission register records general charitable purposes. The charity's own guidelines are more specific about what it will and will not pay for.
Who and where
The register records Wales as the country this charity operates in.
Who they help
What Margaret Davies Charity says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
What they say they're looking for
“The Trustees will particularly welcome applications for funding of activities that focus on opportunities for participation in the arts for young people and those in rural areas.”
Source: daviescharity.org.uk — (PDF) application-guidelines-2026.pdf →
Who they say they'll fund
“Applications from organisations will only be considered if they: • are registered with the Charity Commission (with a registration number), and • are based in Wales or are for projects for the benefit of people living in Wales.”
Source: daviescharity.org.uk — (PDF) application-guidelines-2026.pdf →
What they say they won't fund
“Applications by the following charities will not be considered: • Large national (UK) charities working across England and Wales • Schools and Parent Teacher Associations • Nurseries and Family Centres • Foodbanks or similar organisations.”
Source: daviescharity.org.uk — (PDF) application-guidelines-2026.pdf →
Grant sizes they mention
“The Main Grants Fund: applications between £2,000 to £10,000 for projects, activities, property (capital costs), equipment and resources but not core costs or ongoing running costs. Most grants are between £2,000 and £5,000.”
Source: daviescharity.org.uk — (PDF) application-guidelines-2026.pdf →
Income limits they mention
“Small Grant Fund • Charities must have an average annual income of less than £100,000.”
Source: daviescharity.org.uk — (PDF) application-guidelines-2026.pdf →
“Main Grant Fund • Charities must have an average annual income of less than £1 million.”
Source: daviescharity.org.uk — (PDF) application-guidelines-2026.pdf →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
Any charitable purpose.
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
How much does Margaret Davies Charity typically give?
Its Main Grants Fund takes applications between £2,000 and £10,000, and most grants are between £2,000 and £5,000. It also runs a Small Grant Fund with a lower income threshold for applicants. Its most recent published accounts record £207,676 in grants to organisations.
What does Margaret Davies Charity fund?
Its Main Grants Fund covers projects, activities, property (capital costs), equipment and resources, but not core costs or ongoing running costs. Trustees will particularly welcome applications for funding of activities that focus on opportunities for participation in the arts for young people and those in rural areas.
Who can apply?
Organisations registered with the Charity Commission, with a registration number, that are based in Wales or whose projects benefit people living in Wales. For the Main Grant Fund charities must have an average annual income of less than £1 million; for the Small Grant Fund, less than £100,000.
What won't it fund?
Applications will not be considered from large national UK charities working across England and Wales, schools and Parent Teacher Associations, nurseries and family centres, or foodbanks and similar organisations. Its Main Grants Fund also excludes core costs and ongoing running costs.
How do I apply?
The charity publishes application guidelines on its website setting out the two funds and their forms. Check the funder's own website (daviescharity.org.uk) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 235589) for current deadlines and guidance, as processes can change.
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