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
- Zambia
- 2019 - Active
The Butterfly Tree, working with the Ministry of Health in Zambia, will distribute mosquito nets with insecticidal coating to school children and teachers in rural areas of the Kazungula District, where malaria is prevalent.
- Bangladesh
- 2023
- - 2026
Carers Worldwide recognises the role of carers and transforms the lives of carers, their families and their communities.
- UK
- 2023
- - 2024
The Magpie Project believes all children have the right to a secure, safe place to play, healthy food, engaged, informed parents, and access to support, no matter what their family circumstances.
- Poland
- 2023
- - 2023
Słowianką Leisure Centre runs sports facilities for the people of Gorzow
- UK
- 2023
- - 2024
Downside Fisher Youth Club (DFYC) promotes the personal, social and educational development of young people.
- UK
- 2023
- - 2023
Miracles supports children and their families living in poverty by helping them through crises such as serious illness.
- Kenya
- 2023
- - 2024
Alive and Kicking uses the life cycle of a ball to grow happier, healthier, more empowered communities
- Kenya
- 2023
- - 2024
S.A.F.E creates social change through art in vulnerable and marginalised communities
- UK
- 2023
- - 2024
in partnership with: The Avenues
- UK
- 2023
- - 2024
in partnership with: Tourettes Action
Featured
- Zambia
- 2019 - Active
The Butterfly Tree, working with the Ministry of Health in Zambia, will distribute mosquito nets with insecticidal coating to school children and teachers in rural areas of the Kazungula District, where malaria is prevalent.
- Bangladesh
- 2023
- - 2026
Carers Worldwide recognises the role of carers and transforms the lives of carers, their families and their communities.
- UK
- 2023
- - 2024
The Magpie Project believes all children have the right to a secure, safe place to play, healthy food, engaged, informed parents, and access to support, no matter what their family circumstances.
- Poland
- 2023
- - 2023
Słowianką Leisure Centre runs sports facilities for the people of Gorzow
- UK
- 2023
- - 2024
Downside Fisher Youth Club (DFYC) promotes the personal, social and educational development of young people.
- UK
- 2023
- - 2023
Miracles supports children and their families living in poverty by helping them through crises such as serious illness.
- Kenya
- 2023
- - 2024
Alive and Kicking uses the life cycle of a ball to grow happier, healthier, more empowered communities
- Kenya
- 2023
- - 2024
S.A.F.E creates social change through art in vulnerable and marginalised communities
- UK
- 2023
- - 2024
in partnership with: The Avenues