Trusts and Foundations

Get in touch with our team

We'd be delighted to discuss a partnership. To get in touch with our team, please email Annwen Bates, our Senior Philanthropy Manager, or call our team on 020 4581 2404.

Our track record

in 2025, we funded over £231,000 of research in partnership with Trusts and Foundations, supporting scientists at leading institutions. Together, we’ve advanced studies tackling eating disorders and other neglected health challenges.

The Grace Trust

The Grace Trust, a charitable organisation funded by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, has supported the Medical Research Foundation since April 2020, making five generous gifts totalling £18,000 to fund antimicrobial resistance research, eating disorders research, and our Changing Policy and Practice awards. Founded in 1968 on strong Christian principles, The Grace Trust is committed to alleviating poverty, supporting education, and providing humanitarian relief. Operating with virtually no overheads, the Trust ensures that over 99% of donations reach charitable causes.

Chris Birch from the Grace Trust said: "We partner with the Medical Research Foundation because of their rigorous approach to ensuring every penny is spent effectively and their adaptability in responding to emerging health threats and research opportunities. What excites us most is being able to follow the progress of the researchers, the growth of their careers and the dedication they bring to improving the lives of others.”

We are proud to work alongside The Grace Trust in advancing research that reflects their values of integrity, compassion, and making every donation count.

Why partner with the Medical Research Foundation?

• Impact you can trust: Every project we fund is rigorously assessed to the highest standards set by the Association of Medical Research Charities. By combining our own scientific review panels with the Medical Research Council’s advice and expertise, we ensure your support goes to the most promising and impactful research.

• Amplify your impact: Through co-funding partnerships, your Trust or Foundation can support the costs of approved research projects alongside us. Your investment is complemented by ours, magnifying the difference you make.

• Transparency and accountability: We are proud of our high standards when it comes to our impact reporting processes, and report back to you on outcomes and impact so you can learn about the impact of your support.

What would our partnership enable?

• Cutting-edge research into urgent health issues such as mental health, infectious diseases, life after cancer, and rare conditions.
• Support for emerging leaders in science, ensuring the next generation of researchers can thrive.
• Projects that often struggle to secure funding elsewhere: your partnership helps fill critical gaps.

How could we partner with the Medical Research Foundation?

• Provide a grant: Fund high-quality research projects selected through our rigorous peer-review process.
• Co-fund research: Join us in sharing the cost of approved projects, combining our resources to achieve greater results together.
• Strategic partnerships: Identify synergies between our organisations so we can achieve more together than we could alone.

Your Trust or Foundation can make a lasting difference. Let’s work together to accelerate medical discoveries and improve health for generations to come.

Get in touch by email, or call our team on 020 4581 2404.