The Wellcome Trust was established in 1936 as an independent charity funding research to improve human and animal health. It has an endowment of around £14.5 billion. The foundation aims to “achieve extraordinary improvements in health by supporting the brightest minds”, and in addition to funding … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust: Grants in Biomedical Research to Improve Human and Animal health
Current and Past Funding Opportunities for NGOs
A list of current and past funding opportunities for NGOs and individuals
Waterloo Foundation’s World Development Fund
The principle focus of the Waterloo's World Development Fund is to provide support for the most disadvantaged developing countries in the world. We therefore prioritise support towards these countries, for example as determined by the UNDP’s Human Development Index ranking1. It is unlikely that … [Read more...] about Waterloo Foundation’s World Development Fund
The Potter Foundation Grants to International Organisations
The David and Elaine Potter Foundation is one of the distinguished charitable family foundation incorporated in the year 1999 to encourage a stronger as well as fairer civil society. It has granted nearly £12 million to authorized charities in the UK and abroad. Approximately 80-90% of annual … [Read more...] about The Potter Foundation Grants to International Organisations
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Grants to India
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is an UK-based grant making organization supporting overseas NGOs, especially in India and the UK, and provides funding to local NGOs working with disadvantaged communities, helping them access basic services. It is also one of the larger foundations in the UK. Grants are … [Read more...] about Paul Hamlyn Foundation Grants to India
Big Lottery Fund’s International Communities Programme
Big Lottery Fund's International Communities programme aims to help disadvantaged communities around the world. The major purpose of this programme is to bring real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need. Grants from £300 to over £500,000 to organisations ranging from … [Read more...] about Big Lottery Fund’s International Communities Programme
The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts
The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts is the operating office of 18 grant-making trusts established by three generations of the Sainsbury family. The trusts’ donations to charitable causes over several decades represent one of the leading examples of sustained philanthropy in Britain. Each trust … [Read more...] about The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts
LankellyChase Foundation
The Chase Charity was set up in 1962 by the philanthropist Major Allnatt. LankellyChase Foundation exists to bring about change that will transform the quality of life of people who face severe and multiple disadvantage. Objectives To build evidence of what good looks like To promote … [Read more...] about LankellyChase Foundation
Breadsticks Foundation Funds to Enhance Healthcare and Education
The Breadsticks Foundation makes grants to charities involved in improving the provision of healthcare and education. The Foundation aims to work with communities on the fringes of their society and economy. The Breadsticks Foundation supports programmes aimed at improving the quality of life … [Read more...] about Breadsticks Foundation Funds to Enhance Healthcare and Education
Tribal Foundation Supports Sustainable Projects in the UK and the Developing World
The Tribal Foundation was founded by Henry Pitman, a member of the family that invented the famous shorthand system. Tribal’s mission is to create, build and deliver a range of world class technology based products and services that help our education, learning and training customers deliver … [Read more...] about Tribal Foundation Supports Sustainable Projects in the UK and the Developing World
Vodafone Foundation Uses Mobile Communication Technologies to Enhance People’s Quality of Life
The Vodafone Foundation received recognition from the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2001. Globally, the Foundation makes social investments by funding projects which support health, education, accessibility and disaster relief and preparedness through the use of mobile … [Read more...] about Vodafone Foundation Uses Mobile Communication Technologies to Enhance People’s Quality of Life
