The primary areas supported are social needs; youth; education; environment; social enterprise; health care; culture and the arts; and projects that will benefit greater Bristol and its economic development. A sub-committee of the trustees meets bi-annually while the trustees meet monthly and can consider any urgent business at that meeting. There is an online application form so please visit their website at:

For grant information visit:  https://www.merchantventurers.com/our-impact/charitable-giving/