Manan Trust

Manan Trust is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1201051).

Manan Trust is a grant-making charity registered in England and Wales (charity number 1201051) that aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged people and communities in Asia, particularly those affected by poverty. It gives grants and support to charities working to prevent and relieve poverty, advance education and health, promote basic rights and social inclusion, and empower marginalised groups. It also supports work that strengthens non-profit organisations. The annual report records $1,989,100 paid in its latest reported year.

Profile based on the charity's Charity Commission register entry and annual report (year to 31 December 2025) only: no website or other web source for the charity was found. Every statement is checked against them. Sources read on 30 October 2026.

Priority Areas

The Trust aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged people and communities in Asia, particularly those affected by poverty. It gives grants and support to charities working to prevent and relieve poverty, advance education and health, promote basic rights and social inclusion, and empower marginalised and disadvantaged groups, particularly outside the UK and in Asia. It also supports work that strengthens non-profit organisations and helps them become more resilient and sustainable. Its grants are made to registered charities and non-profit organisations whose activities advance its objects. Most organisations are invited to apply for three-year unrestricted grants, which the Trustees regard as supporting long-term sustainability. Grant proposals must explain the organisation’s charitable activities and make a strong case for support.

Themes

• Poverty relief
• Education
• Health
• Basic rights
• Social inclusion
• Marginalised groups
• Non-profit capacity

Geographic Focus

Priority: Asia; anywhere in the world.

After the Trust makes initial contact, its trustees invite registered charities and non-profit organisations whose activities advance its objects to apply.

Who can apply:

• Registered charities and non-profit organisations whose activities advance the Trust’s charitable objects

What to send:

• All grant proposals must explain in detail the charitable activities of the organisation and put forward a strong case for support for its activities by the Trust.

What the charity says:

• Applicants must explain their charitable activities in detail and make a strong case for support.
• Most organisations are invited to apply for three-year unrestricted grants, which the Trustees consider supportive of long-term sustainability.