Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust focuses on practical, local giving around its Burnaston and Deeside plants, with an emphasis on road safety, health, and social inclusion/deprivation. It often supports charities where Toyota employees are actively involved, and it also makes larger flagship gifts through a member-nominated Charity of the Year program. In addition to cash grants, the Trust contributes in-kind support through vehicle loans and employee volunteering, making it especially relevant for community organizations with clear local impact and strong staff ties.
Small-to-midsize local grants, with periodic member grant rounds in May and October, annual community awards in March, quarterly match-funding up to £1,000, and an invite-only Charity of the Year gift typically around £50,000. The Trust also provides non-cash support such as vehicle loans for up to two months and prioritizes charities where Toyota employees volunteer or hold active roles.
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Prioritize local relevance to Burnaston or Deeside, and make the employee connection explicit if applying for Member Grants or match-funding. Watch for the May and October member grant windows and the March community awards cycle; Charity of the Year is invite-only and the Proace van loan is limited to eligible charities within the defined local radius and mission areas.
Current and upcoming funding from Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: The charity must be registered and supported by a Toyota member undertaking a sponsored activity. The Trust matches up to £1,000 of sponsorship raised.
Deadline: Offered on a quarterly basis.
Who can apply: A Toyota Manufacturing UK member must hold a regular, recognised role within the charity or organization. Parent support or fundraising roles do not qualify. The charity must have been established for a minimum of 12 months and must sign to confirm the member’s role.
Deadline: Application periods open in May and October each year; funding allocated at the end of July 2026 for the June 2026 award.
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