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Applications for funding from NFU Mutual Charitable Trust

The objectives of The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust are to promote, facilitate and support such purposes as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales in the areas of agriculture, rural development and insurance in the United Kingdom and in particular:

  • To advance the education of the public by means of research and dissemination of information in relation to agriculture
  • To advance the education of young people within rural areas
  • To relieve poverty within rural areas
  • To promote the benefit and social welfare of inhabitants of rural communities by associating together with the inhabitants and local authorities, voluntary and other organisations to advance education and leisure
  • To promote research into agricultural associated activities
  • To advance the education of the public by means of research and dissemination of information in relation to insurance

The primary focuses that are outlined in The Charitable Trust’s strategy are as follows:

  • Education of the public about agriculture and education of young people in rural areas
  • Relief of hardship and promotion of mental health and wellbeing in rural communities
  • Support for the next generation of farmers

Further information, including our FAQ's document, can be found here.

We do not provide funds for the following:

  • University fees
  • Salaries
  • Overseas Appeals

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust is unable to consider applications from organisations serving a limited number of people, such as local youth clubs, community gardening groups, local schools or village halls. The Trust prioritises funding for larger organisations with a broad, national or multi‑regional reach. If your organisation falls outside this scope, please consider contacting your local NFU Mutual agency to explore support through the Agency Giving Fund.

You can find your nearest agency here.

Deadlines for Applications 

Applications for funding for consideration at the December 2026 meeting will close on 9th October 2026.

The Trustees review applications twice a year, with meetings currently held in June and December.

We request that organisations only submit one application per calendar year, specifying the total amount required for that year.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact: nfu_mutual_charitable_trust@nfumutual.co.uk

Before being able to progress to the application form, please confirm that your organisation meets all the following criteria.

All criteria must be met for your application to be eligible.

Example Response: “Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of rural communities across the UK. We provide support to young farmers by offering workshops on sustainable agriculture, mentorship programmes, and access to mental health resources. We reach over 2,000 people annually, helping to develop practical skills and build supportive networks...”
For example £10,000

Please list at least three key outcomes your organisation aims to achieve with the funding. These should be measurable and clearly aligned with the Trust’s goals outlined above.

Describe how your organisation embeds diversity and inclusion. Consider the following:

  1. Do you have a diversity and inclusion policy?
  2. In your programmes/services: Who benefits? How do you support diverse groups?
  3. Across the organisation: How do you involve a range of volunteers, trustees and advisers?
  4. In the community: How do you promote positive images about the communities you support?
  5. Targeting needs: How do you ensure your services meet the needs of different ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities?
Example Response: “Our organisation is guided by a diversity and inclusion policy, which ensures that inclusive practice is embedded in everything we do. Our programmes are designed to be accessible to people from all backgrounds. We recruit volunteers from under represented groups and regularly review our materials to maintain inclusivity...”
Example Response: “We will publish a press release announcing the donation, share updates on social media highlighting the impact of the funding, and include the Trust’s logo on our website. Additionally, we will acknowledge the Trust in our annual report and invite representatives to our launch event...”
For example, through feedback surveys, monitoring social media engagement on project related posts, or collecting anonymised testimonials from beneficiaries.

Before submitting, please ensure all mandatory fields are populated and all necessary information to help us make a decision is included.

Once you submit you won't be able to change your answers.