Applications which are not welcomed, invited or asked for.  

If a trust states that they ‘don’t accept unsolicited applications’ then they only way you can apply is usually via a personal connection.  If your activities fit their criteria incredibly closely, you could try a short eligibility enquiry (which recognises their policy and accepts that there is no expectation of a response).

It is my personal belief that where possible, we should respect the wishes of trustees to do philanthropy on their terms (though I’m happy to be challenged on this!).