Matrix Causes Fund

Activities must promote:

• Access to justice.
• Equality of opportunity.
• A sustainable environment.

There is particular interest in organisations whose focus is on supporting needs of vulnerable groups, such as

• Prisoners
• Asylum seekers
• People with mental health difficulties
• People (particularly children) with disabilities
• Women in refuges

Funding may only cover identifiable items or activities such as:

• Publications
• Staff/volunteer training
• Publicity
• Events and equipment which can benefit many people in the long-term.

Publication costs will only be funded when there is a justifiable need for the materials to be printed rather than provided electronically, for example, for information to be distributed to prisoners.

In exceptional circumstances, salary costs may be funded for distinct projects where applicants demonstrate a clear need and the project is separate from day-to-day activities which are covered by core funding.

Who can apply

UK organisations with charitable status may apply.

In exceptional circumstances, applications may be considered from organisations that are established for “charitable purposes” and are recognised by HMRC as an exempt charity.

Overseas charities may be eligible for funding if they can demonstrate that their organisation complies with UK charity law.

Matrix Causes Fund – Up to £9,000

Deadline: 31^st March 2025