The East Malling Trust
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The Trust's stated purpose is research, innovation and education in plant sciences, particularly horticulture and food, with priority given to the East Malling site and the wider UK horticultural community, so work outside those areas is a weak fit.
- No grant range is stated, so the right request size is not stated; the only single grant named is £50k, to Brogdale Collections, so ask the contact about likely scale before setting a figure.
- No application process is published in its annual report, register entry or website, so start by getting in touch through the contact shown rather than sending a full application.
- Allocations are generally made by its Board, and the Trust says it seeks collaboration with other plant research funders, so a project that links to that work and shows research quality and impact is the most relevant case to make.
Overview
The East Malling Trust is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1134729).
The East Malling Trust is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales that exists to advance research, innovation and education in plant sciences, particularly horticulture and food, for public benefit. Its origins are linked to the purchase of 22 acres of land at East Malling to establish a research station under the control of Wye College. Its main beneficiary is NIAB, which received grants and support totalling £555k, and it made a £50k grant to Brogdale Collections. Its annual giving was £620,434.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The Trust advances research, innovation and education in plant sciences, particularly horticulture and food, for public benefit. Its funding has supported science and innovation at the East Malling site and the wider UK horticultural community. It provides financial and other support to horticultural research bodies and projects, with allocations generally made by its Board and largely directed to research for the benefit of the perennial crops industry. Support may include short-term operational needs, projects, longer-term infrastructure, expertise, advice and specific resources. Alongside this research role, the Trust's objectives include preserving Bradbourne House and the estate's scientific research history for the public benefit.
Themes
- Horticultural research
Geographic Focus
Priority: East Malling site; wider UK horticultural community.
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry or its website. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- The Trust focuses on excellence and impact in research, innovation and translation.
- It supports high-quality research, Knowledge Exchange and skill improvement.
- It seeks collaboration with other funders of horticulture and plant research in the UK.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- United Kingdom
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Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 March 2021 | £9,055,583 | £9,011,970 | £7,000,108 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2021 |
| year to 31 March 2022 | £12,911,497 | £2,489,479 | £514,252 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2022 |
| year to 31 March 2023 | £2,665,308 | £2,960,768 | £443,683 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2023 |
| year to 31 March 2024 | £3,317,477 | £3,399,962 | £686,625 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2024 |
| year to 31 March 2025 | £3,856,622 | £3,470,277 | £620,434 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 5 years shown.
- Grants paid, all years: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- eastmallingtrust.org
- eastmallingtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-East-Malling-Trust-Science-Impact-Strategy-2025-2030.pdf · read on 30 October 2026
- eastmallingtrust.org/history · read on 30 October 2026
- eastmallingtrust.org/contact-us · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 March 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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At a glance
Applying to The East Malling Trust?
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Contact
- 01732 872064source
- admin@eastmallingtrust.orgsource
- The East Malling Trust, Bradbourne House, East Malling, ME19 6DZsource
- eastmallingtrust.org
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Applying to The East Malling Trust?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- 01732 872064source
- admin@eastmallingtrust.orgsource
- The East Malling Trust, Bradbourne House, East Malling, ME19 6DZsource
- eastmallingtrust.org
- Contact form