A UK-based charitable trust established in 2017 that serves as an umbrella organization for voluntary community groups in Milford on Sea, Keyhaven and Everton. Registered with the Charity Commission (1172750), it provides financial support, bank accounts, insurance, DBS checks and advisory services to local community organizations including dementia support, volunteer transport, safe spaces, and community events. View Milden Charitable Trust's website for more information.
The Milford on Sea Charitable Trust acts as an umbrella charity, providing essential infrastructure and financial support to voluntary community organisations in the local area. Rather than running its own programs directly, it enables other groups to operate effectively by offering shared services.
The trust provides bank account facilities, insurance coverage, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks for volunteers, and general advisory support to community groups. This umbrella model allows smaller volunteer organisations to access professional infrastructure they could not otherwise afford.
The charity is administered by a board of trustees and registered with the UK Charity Commission (number 1172750). Financial transparency is maintained through Gift Aid registration, allowing donors to maximise their contributions.