What is MACT?

Malmesbury Area Community Trust is a 'local' registered charity which allocates sums of money to those on low or restricted incomes, or in financial need in the Malmesbury Community Area, North Wiltshire.


Can we help you?

The aim of the trust is to give funds (grants) for specific purposes or for the purchase of items, but not usually for ongoing maintenance costs.

The following list shows some examples of previous grants awarded. This is for guidance only and grants may be given for other purposes or items. All applications are considered.
  • disability scooter
  • older and disabled people's aids
  • older and vulnerable people's community events
  • essential household equipment e.g.water boiler, fridge, cooker
  • play and other equipment for young children with special needs including a Sensory Tent
  • school uniform
  • school trips
  • musical instruments and tuition fees for young people
  • support for sports and other activities
  • further study books
  • travel and other costs for college, university or other study

Help for Apprentices?

Funds are available for those on apprenticeship schemes.
This is to assist with
the purchase of work equipment, travel and other costs.
For more information please go to the Apprentices page or the Contact us if you have any queries.

Help for an emergency?

In an emergency, we are able to make grants
quickly up to a maximum of £500.

What is the Malmesbury Community Area?

You may apply for a grant if you are in the Malmesbury Community Area. This includes Malmesbury town plus a large area of villages surrounding it and covers 20 parishes in total.
Some of the larger villages are shown below,
but not all.
Click here for a map to see if you are in the Malmesbury Community Area

Who may apply?

Individuals of all ages, families, deserving projects or groups and educational establishments within the Malmesbury Community Area.
If you know of someone in need who might benefit from our help, then please ask them to contact us. We can assist with more information and help to apply for a grant if required.

Malmesbury Area Community Trust  - Registered Charity No.1018458    www.mact.org.uk
For more information or to make an application please email Phil Rice using the email form on the Contact page or email philrice@lineone.net  Alternatively please write to MACT,  Phil Rice, The First, Milbourne Lane, Malmesbury, SN16 9JH  or telephone 01666 824007 or 07979 694981.