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The Malta Trust Foundation

Supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, particularly those at risk of poverty, exclusion, and social vulnerability.

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Foreword

“ At the heart of the Foundation is a passionate, dedicated, and professional team committed to advancing this mission in the best interests of all children and young people, with dignity, respect, equality, and without prejudice.

The Malta Trust Foundation was established on the 15th of May 2015 during my term as President of Malta, with the aim of supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, particularly those at risk of poverty, exclusion, and social vulnerability.

The vision behind the Foundation emerged from my lifelong commitment to the social sector through both voluntary work and public service. Throughout the years, I have remained deeply aware of the challenges faced by children, young people, and communities who may fall outside the support systems intended to protect the most vulnerable members of society, despite Malta’s strong welfare framework.

The Foundation is committed to sustainable and impactful approaches that address prevention, wellbeing, inclusion, and empowerment. Its programmes and initiatives are designed to create meaningful and long-term change, while ensuring that resources are invested responsibly and effectively.

As a non-governmental organisation TMTF operates through fundraising efforts, corporate social responsibility initiatives, charitable partnerships, grant funding, and public social partnerships.

The Foundation focuses on four main thematic areas of activity: Disability, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Formal and Non-Formal Education, and Youth Participation and Empowerment. Across all areas, particular importance is given to supporting children and young people through initiatives that strengthen resilience, opportunity, participation, and inclusion.

Innovation, creativity, accountability, and measurable impact remain central to the Foundation’s work. All programmes are carefully monitored and evaluated to ensure quality, sustainability, and tangible outcomes for beneficiaries and communities.

Collaboration is also fundamental to the Foundation’s mission. TMTF works closely with experts, specialists, practitioners, the business community, civil society organisations, public authorities, and other stakeholders to address existing gaps and develop meaningful solutions that place people at the centre of every initiative.

Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca Founder and Executive Chairperson

Our Ethos

The Malta Trust Foundation (TMTF) was established in 2015 by Her Excellency Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca during her Presidency of Malta, with the aim of developing initiatives that support children, young people, and communities facing challenges, especially those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged, or at risk of poverty and social exclusion.

The Foundation collaborates with academics, psychosocial professionals, the business community, and civil society organisations to deliver tangible and sustainable impact in areas where gaps within existing services are identified.

TMTF places strong importance on complementing, rather than duplicating, services and support already provided by other entities and stakeholders.

Through educational, psychosocial, preventive, and empowering initiatives, the Foundation seeks to promote inclusion, wellbeing, resilience, equal and equitable opportunities, enabling individuals and communities to reach their full potential and participate actively within society.

Our Commitment

Impact

The Foundation is committed to sustainable and impactful approaches that create meaningful and long-term change.

Accountability

All programmes are carefully monitored and evaluated to ensure quality, sustainability, and tangible outcomes.

Collaboration

TMTF works closely with experts, specialists, practitioners, the business community, civil society organisations, public authorities, and other stakeholders.

Inclusion

Across all areas, particular importance is given to supporting children and young people through resilience, opportunity, participation, and inclusion.

How The Foundation Works

Projects and Initiatives

All initiatives are well-defined projects emerging from priorities in the social field, that are well researched, planned and costed to ensure an efficient and effective service that is sustainable over the years.

The Foundation seeks the assistance of major audit companies to market research and analyse the cost of every initiative.

Funding

The Malta Trust Foundation is a non-governmental organisation which prides itself on a very slim paid administration roping in a number of volunteers to foster active citizenship.

Projects and initiatives undertaken by The Malta Trust Foundation are funded through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions, partnerships with the business community, philanthropic support, funding grants, and public social partnerships.

The Foundation has played an important role in promoting and advocating for Corporate Social Responsibility in Malta, particularly in encouraging sustainable investment in social and charitable initiatives that create long-term community impact.

Funding for each project and initiative is raised independently and allocated specifically to the respective programme. This ensures that all funds are ring-fenced and managed transparently in accordance with the objectives and requirements of each individual project.

Through its operations, the Foundation also educates, informs, and raises awareness on social matters to create a national conversation, with the aim of attracting attention for any necessary national action, as the case might be.

Operations

Projects developed by The Malta Trust Foundation are established through structured collaboration with experts and specialised entities in the relevant fields, ensuring that initiatives are carefully planned, effectively implemented, and sustainably managed.

In engaging with organisations and professionals that demonstrate recognised expertise and proven good practice, the Foundation ensures that each project is clearly defined, evidence-based, regularly evaluated, and strategically targeted towards addressing identified gaps and delivering tangible and positive social impact.

TMTF takes pride in fostering and strengthening both national and international social partnerships, delivering its mission and objectives through collaborative projects with local and international partners committed to inclusion, wellbeing, prevention, and community empowerment.

Structure

The Malta Trust Foundation is strategically guided by its Board of Administrators, while the development and implementation of its projects and initiatives are led by the Executive Chairperson together with the Executive Team.

The effective management and delivery of each project is supported through dedicated Steering Committees or Task Forces that provide regular oversight, guidance, and continuous monitoring throughout the various phases of implementation. These structures ensure that projects remain responsive, accountable, sustainable, and aligned with their intended objectives and impact.

Steering Committees meet to evaluate progress, monitor implementation, address emerging needs, support the effective coordination of all stakeholders involved and recommend as necessary.

Each committee is led by a representative or administrator of the Foundation and brings together project partners, experts, beneficiaries, benefactors, and representatives from relevant sectors and organisations connected to the respective initiative.

The Malta Trust Foundation places strong importance on collaborative governance and stakeholder participation, recognising that meaningful and sustainable social impact is best achieved through inclusive partnerships, shared expertise, and continuous evaluation.

Our Principles

Addressing identified gaps within existing services through initiatives that deliver tangible and measurable impact.
Ensuring that projects complement, rather than duplicate, services and support already provided by other entities and organisations.
Promoting regular monitoring, evaluation, and professional oversight through collaboration with academics and experts in the relevant fields.
Striving to achieve efficient, effective, and evidence-based outcomes that respond to the real needs of beneficiaries and communities.
Prioritising the long-term sustainability and continuity of projects and initiatives.
Strengthening collaboration with local and international partners to maximise expertise, innovation, and social impact.
Nurturing and supporting child and youth participation, empowerment, inclusion, and active engagement within society.
Promoting a culture of responsible investment in social initiatives through a lean and efficient administrative framework that maximises resources for direct community impact.

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