The funds within the Trust are applied at the discretion of the Trustees, following the criteria that Michael identified on the day he died. Applications are welcome from charities or individuals in the following areas:

• Disadvantage and social exclusion
• Crime prevention (including rehabilitation work with ex-offenders)
• Homelessness and poverty
• Human rights

Preference is given to small organisations who operate in, or whose work benefits, people in Surrey and London (but not exclusively). The Trust makes a limited number of grants per year ranging from around £500 - £2000 in value, with one or two flagship grants of £5000 to support exceptional projects.

The Trustees meet quarterly and consider applications at each meeting, providing they are received a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. For dates of future meetings, please enquire by email only. Reapplications are not encouraged unless specifically stated by the Trustees in correspondence. Applications should be made in writing, on no more than four sides of A4, Verdana font 10 point. A covering letter, with accompanying promotional literature, is accepted.

We are a small charity and do not have the administrative resource to respond to every application. As such, if you have not had a response to your application within 6 months please assume it has not been successful and do not reapply. The Trustees are: Mrs. Kate Booth (née Varah), Ms. Nicola McCann, Mr. James Sehmer, Mrs. Sally Varah (Chair), Mr. James Varah. Board Advisor: Ms. Emma Sue Prince.