Alan Davidson Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £25,000 – £1,150,000
- Where they fund
- United Kingdom
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Invitation only
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alandavidsonfoundation.orgAbout Alan Davidson Foundation
The Alan Davidson Foundation is a UK-registered charity that supports organisations and initiatives across Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research and care, neurological conditions, visual arts, and architecture. The Foundation is dedicated to eradicating MND through strategic, long-term funding and is passionate about architectural and arts initiatives that drive innovation, accessibility, and positive change. It works across the United Kingdom, with a particular emphasis on projects in Oxford, Edinburgh, and London. Distinctively, the Foundation blends a commitment to medical research with a passion for the arts, supporting both cutting-edge neurology and innovative design.
What Alan Davidson Foundation funds
The Foundation funds work in three core areas: MND research and care, neurological conditions, and the visual arts and architecture. In health, it supports research into Motor Neurone Disease and other neurological conditions, as well as care enhancements for those affected. In the arts, it champions architectural and visual arts initiatives that foster innovation, accessibility, and public engagement. The Foundation works across the UK, with a particular emphasis on projects in Oxford, Edinburgh, and London. It typically enters into multi-year partnerships and grant agreements to support its chosen initiatives.
Who can apply
The Foundation supports UK-registered charities and academic institutions. It prioritises organisations working in its core focus areas of MND and neurology, architecture, and the arts. The Foundation works across the UK, with a particular emphasis on projects in Oxford, Edinburgh, and London. There is no religious restriction on applicants.
What Alan Davidson Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund projects outside its core focus areas of MND and neurology, architecture, and the arts. It also does not support international projects outside UK institutions.
How they like to fund
The Foundation typically enters into multi-year partnerships and grant agreements. It has been fully committed to a number of multi-year partnerships and is not accepting new funding applications.
How much does Alan Davidson Foundation give?
Alan Davidson Foundation runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 12 sourced facts
- Expression of interest first
- Multi-year funding
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Alan Davidson Foundation funds — and what they won't
The Foundation supports organisations and initiatives across Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research and care, neurological conditions, visual arts, and architecture. It is dedicated to eradicating MND through strategic, long-term funding and passionate about architectural and arts initiatives that drive innovation, accessibility, and positive change.
The full exclusions list (1)
- Projects outside core focus areas of MND/neurology, architecture, and arts; international projects outside UK institutions.
Good to know
How to apply to Alan Davidson Foundation
Alan Davidson Foundation takes applications via invitation only.
- Published programme route: expression of interest first.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Alan Davidson Foundation's application asks
We hold the 3 questions from Alan Davidson Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Why are you applying for funding?”
“How much funding do you need?”
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How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Alan Davidson Foundation provide?
Alan Davidson Foundation runs one grant programme — Alan Davidson Foundation Grants: £1,500 – £1,275,000.
Where does Alan Davidson Foundation fund charities?
Alan Davidson Foundation funds charities operating in United Kingdom.
Does Alan Davidson Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Alan Davidson Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Alan Davidson Foundation not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Projects outside core focus areas of MND/neurology, architecture, and arts; international projects outside UK institutions.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Alan Davidson Foundation?
Alan Davidson Foundation takes applications via invitation only. Published programme route: expression of interest first.
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