Marjorie Coote Old Peoples Charity Fund grants
Marjorie Coote Old Peoples Charity Fund gives grants to established charitable organisations working for the benefit of older people in South Yorkshire, excluding Doncaster.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
Marjorie Coote Old Peoples Charity Fund, part of the Neill Charities, charity number 226747, supports charitable organisations that work actively for the benefit of old people within the area of jurisdiction of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire - substantially the same as the County of South Yorkshire, but excluding Doncaster. Its registered purposes describe support for old people of small means, unable to maintain themselves by their own exertions, aged 55 years or more, who were either born in Hallamshire or have resided there for at least 20 years. It concentrates its support on established charitable organisations, and does not give grants to individuals. Applications, kept to two sides of A4 maximum excluding financial statements and accompanied by the charity's latest financial statements, should be sent by email during the month of July, and anything received after 31 July will not be considered in that year.
What they fund
Marjorie Coote Old Peoples Charity Fund supports general charitable purposes for the benefit of older people.
Who and where
It supports older people and the charities that work with them, in and around Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham in South Yorkshire - though its own guidance excludes Doncaster, despite Doncaster appearing among the local authorities recorded on the Charity Commission register.
Who they help
Where they fund
What Marjorie Coote Old Peoples Charity Fund 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
“It is the policy of the Trustees to concentrate their support on established charitable organisations”
Source: neillcharities.com — Neill Charities - MCOP →
Who they say they'll fund
“charitable organisations which work actively for the benefit of old people in the area of jurisdiction”
Source: neillcharities.com — Neill Charities - MCOP →
“area of jurisdiction of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire, this being substantially the same as the County of South Yorkshire, excluding Doncaster”
Source: neillcharities.com — Neill Charities - MCOP →
What they say they won't fund
“we will not give grants to individuals”
Source: neillcharities.com — Neill Charities - MCOP →
Deadlines they mention
“Any applications received after 31 July will not be considered in that year”
Source: neillcharities.com — Neill Charities - MCOP →
How they say to apply
“Latest financial statements are essential”
Source: neillcharities.com — Neill Charities - MCOP →
“keep your application to TWO sides of A4 maximum excluding financial statements”
Source: neillcharities.com — Neill Charities - MCOP →
“should be sent by email during the month of July to the following email address: mcop@neillcharities.com”
Source: neillcharities.com — Neill Charities - MCOP →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
For the benefit of old people of small means who are unable to maintain themselves by their own exertions and who have attained the age of 55 years or more and who have either been born in hallamshire or have resided there for not less than 20 years.
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
What does Marjorie Coote Old Peoples Charity Fund fund?
Charitable organisations that work actively for the benefit of old people within its area of jurisdiction.
Who can apply?
Established charitable organisations working within the area of jurisdiction of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire - substantially the same as the County of South Yorkshire, but excluding Doncaster. Note that this differs slightly from the region recorded for this charity on the Charity Commission register, which lists Doncaster among the local authorities it covers - check directly with the fund if you are in Doncaster.
What won't it fund?
It does not give grants to individuals.
How do I apply?
Send your application by email to mcop@neillcharities.com during the month of July, kept to two sides of A4 maximum excluding financial statements, with your latest financial statements attached — these are essential. Anything received after 31 July will not be considered until the following year. Check the funder's own website (neillcharities.com) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 226747) for current guidance, as processes can change.
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