A small team with big ideas
What do we do?
The ALMT makes targeted grants to organisations working towards its shared mission to improve the lives of children and young people worldwide.
We look for innovative and creative solutions to proven problems and are interested in projects that effect longer term change for the most disadvantaged young people. Potential partners must display stringent report writing, measurable results and have exceptional monitoring and evaluation processes in place.
We seek to build relationships with our project partners and offer advice and support, digital and media coverage alongside fundraising assistance.
We accept solicited requests for funding sourced through the ALMT’s ever growing web of friends, partners and contacts.
Longevity and support
With skills and knowledge across the sector the ALMT offers pro bono support and advice to partners, both past and present. These pro bono services include database training and implementation, funding application advice and support, fundraising expertise, skill sharing and digital and online media development.
How do we do it?
Funding decisions are made by an experienced board of professionals representing skills from accountancy, corporate social responsibility, finance and investments and the Third Sector.
The ALMT Board benefits from a partner’s committee who dedicate up to 5 days per month to meet with applicants, review applications and conduct the right amount of due diligence before proposals are recommended for funding.
The Trust also actively invites donors to co-fund on projects that fit their interests. When a partner, current, new or past, has been identified as a candidate for funding, the ALMT opens up the opportunity for supporters to make a direct donation to fund up to half of the partnership, thus enabling confidence, trust and security in knowing where every penny has gone.
Who's responsible for your investment?
Staff and Bereavement Support Services
Rebecca Pirt – Trust Director
Kate Richardson – Grants Officer
Jenni Thomas – Bereavement Counsellor
Founders
Nick Lawson
Kara Lawson
Trustees
Fiona Fairbairn
Debbie Hofmeyr
Edward Hutton
Jonathan Potter
Wasim Rehman
Silvie Tonellotto
Alex de Winton
Patrons
Jenni Thomas OBE – Founder, Child Bereavement Charity
Celebrity Ambassador
Rachel Riley – Channel 4, Countdown
Latest News
Latest Projects
Featured
- South Sudan
- 2019 - Active
Friends of Ibba Girls’ School helps to build and develop a community boarding school for girls aged 10 to 18 in Western Equatorial State, South Sudan – the world’s newest nation.
- UK
- 2025
- - 2027
The Children’s Book Project seeks to tackle book poverty and to give every child the opportunity to own their own book.
- Mozambique
- 2025
- - 2026
Mission Mozambique helps vulnerable children and young people through health and education-focussed projects, successfully improving their lives and futures, enabling them to reach their full potential and support their families and the wider community.
- Syria
- 2025
- - 2026
Alsama Project offers a world class education for young refugees
- UK
- 2025
- - 2028
The Ben Kinsella Trust is a charity that tackles knife crime through education and campaigning.
- UK
- 2025
- - 2026
The Theatre Shed is an inclusive theatre company empowering young people to embrace their unique voices, fostering confidence and self-expression.
- UK
- 2025
- - 2026
Salmon Youth Centre aims to help build the confidence, skills and independence of young people with disabilities and to increase their access to opportunities.
- Zambia
- 2025
- - 2028
The Butterfly Tree transforms the lives of orphans and vulnerable people living in rural Zambia, decimated by the HIV and Aids pandemic.
- UK
- 2025
- - 2026
Eastside Young Leaders’ Academy is empowering young people, especially Black and minority youth to become the next generation of successful leaders
- UK
- 2024
- - 2025
Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is working to support, connect and empower everyone affected by Cleft in the UK
Featured
- South Sudan
- 2019 - Active
Friends of Ibba Girls’ School helps to build and develop a community boarding school for girls aged 10 to 18 in Western Equatorial State, South Sudan – the world’s newest nation.
- UK
- 2025
- - 2027
The Children’s Book Project seeks to tackle book poverty and to give every child the opportunity to own their own book.
- Mozambique
- 2025
- - 2026
Mission Mozambique helps vulnerable children and young people through health and education-focussed projects, successfully improving their lives and futures, enabling them to reach their full potential and support their families and the wider community.
- Syria
- 2025
- - 2026
Alsama Project offers a world class education for young refugees
- UK
- 2025
- - 2028
The Ben Kinsella Trust is a charity that tackles knife crime through education and campaigning.
- UK
- 2025
- - 2026
The Theatre Shed is an inclusive theatre company empowering young people to embrace their unique voices, fostering confidence and self-expression.
- UK
- 2025
- - 2026
Salmon Youth Centre aims to help build the confidence, skills and independence of young people with disabilities and to increase their access to opportunities.
- Zambia
- 2025
- - 2028
The Butterfly Tree transforms the lives of orphans and vulnerable people living in rural Zambia, decimated by the HIV and Aids pandemic.
- UK
- 2025
- - 2026
Eastside Young Leaders’ Academy is empowering young people, especially Black and minority youth to become the next generation of successful leaders