Member Grant Awards

Our 2025 Member Grant scheme proved popular for 24 of our members (employees), each of whom hold a recognised role within a charity outside of work. This resulted in 24 worthwhile, local causes in the communities of both Burnaston and Deeside receiving over £53,000.

The aim of the Member Grant scheme is to engage with our members, encourage their contribution to their local community and reward their involvement.

Charities are eligible to apply for a Member Grant if a Toyota Manufacturing (UK) member holds a regular, recognised role within the charity/organisation. Please note that this does not include parent support or fundraising roles and the charity will need to sign to confirm the role that the member holds. Should clarification be required, please contact the External Affairs Team.

Grants are awarded on a six monthly basis and application periods open in May and October each year.

Awards will be up to a maximum of £5,000, depending on the number of applications received and the amount of funding available for that period. Charities must have been established for a minimum of 12 months.

We continue to support requests in 2026 when we hope to benefit many more worthwhile local causes.

Some of the Groups Supported

Burton Rugby Football Club

Rich, from our Body Shop Division, has been proudly coaching the Under 11s for the past five years — and thanks to a Member Grant of £1,625, their season got a major boost.

The team is now stepping out in style with brand-new windbreaker tops and bibs, while the coaches are sporting fresh, professional training gear to match.

At this age, rugby is so much more than big tackles and powerful scrums. It’s the thrill of scoring tries, the buzz of fast-paced action and the joy of learning to work as a team.

Neil said

At both junior and senior levels, we live by England Rugby’s core values — ‘TREDS’: Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, and Sportsmanship. Most importantly, we make sure every player is having fun while building confidence on and off the pitch.”

Freddie’s Badminton Club

Meet Dan: Facilities team member by day, Chairman of Freddies Badminton Club by pure passion. For nearly two years, he’s been the powerhouse behind a club built on teamwork, sport, and community spirit. As Chairman, he’s the voice, the organiser, the fixer — juggling league admin, coordinating matches (all 65 of them last season), and keeping the shuttle supply flowing.

Thanks to a £2,000 Member Grant, Dan’s squad is gearing up to storm the courts in fresh new kit as they take on the Nottingham and Chesterfield leagues. New shuttles. New confidence. Lower fees. Bigger ambitions.

Dan said

We have had many positive comments on how good the new shirts look which have helped make the club look and feel like a unified group.

Willington U8s Football Club

Meet Ben from Assembly – Manager and fully qualified FA Coach of Willington U8s Football Club, a role he’s proudly held for the past three years.

Ben commits precious time with his dedicated young squad, training every Tuesday, ready to compete in the Burton Junior Football Club Association League on Saturdays and Sundays, building skills, confidence, and a real love for the game.

Thanks to a £1,000 Member Grant, Ben’s team now step onto the pitch fully equipped – from high-quality kits to essential winter gear – helping young players perform at their very best, whatever the weather.

Ben said

Their new kit and jackets look fantastic. We now have a group identity and it was amazing to be able to give them out. What’s more, we have been promoted 3 times this season, meaning we are now group 1 on Sundays".

Ellesmere Port Golf Club

For the past seven years, Stephen from our Engine Plant has proudly served as a Committee Member at Ellesmere Port Golf Club, helping make decisions that shape the club’s rules and guidelines, ensuring the correct systems are in place to keep everything running smoothly.

But Stephen’s real passion? Growing the club’s junior section. Seeing the potential to inspire the next generation of golfers, he applied for a Member Grant — and secured a £1,250 donation from the Trust. That funding has already helped purchase new training aids and equipment designed to make golf fun, accessible, and confidence building for young people. The aim is simple: spark interest, develop skills, and support juniors as they progress to on course play, competitions, and club representation.

Saughall Colts Junior FC

Terry from our Deeside Engine Plant, pours his energy far beyond the workplace. As a registered Coach for the U8s Saughall Colts Junior Football Club, he’s completed coaching, first aid and safeguarding training — all so he can give young players the best possible start. Throughout the week he leads training sessions, and at weekends he’s on the sidelines guiding his team through matches and tournaments.

A £1,000 donation for new balls and home-and-away kits will give Terry’s team a real lift. And the impact won’t stop there — kits are handed down through age groups, and balls are reused as teams progress to larger sizes. This means the funding will support not just today’s players, but future squads for years to come.

Burton Radio

Pulling in over 7000 monthly listeners, Burton Radio is a not-for-profit local radio station uniting the community of Burton and its surrounding areas.

Content is created for the community by local people, sharing local news, bolstering connections with other local organisations and providing a platform for unsung people.

Paul from our Plastics Division has been a DJ and presenter for 5 years now – hosting a weekly music show, showcasing local artists along with a live weekly sports magazine, reviewing and covering Burton Albion and other local non-league sports.

Having received a grant from the Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust, they were able to purchase new radio equipment, including headphones, wireless microphones and a mixing desk. This much-needed equipment will allow them to record content, including touchline reports on matches, helping to offer a broader range of shows for listeners.

Community radio at its best - good work!

Previous recipients

We are proud to share the stories of members who have previously received a Member Grant.

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The June 2026 Award

Should you be interested in applying for an award from our 2026 fundraising activity, please confirm your eligibility prior to downloading an application form using the links below.

Eligibility Information Application Form

Please be aware that, for successful applications, funding will be allocated at the end of July 2026.