Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £65,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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alternativehair.orgAbout Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation
The Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation is a grant-making trust established in 2012 by Tony and Maggie Rizzo following the loss of their child to leukaemia. Inspired by the global hairdressing community's Alternative Hair Show, its mission is to combat childhood leukaemia and blood cancers through advancing research, treatments, and family support. Core values of compassion, generosity, and collaboration drive its work, harnessing the creative hair industry for impactful philanthropy. The Foundation prioritises tightly focused funding for pioneering medical research, improved treatment protocols, and child-centred care. Funding goes exclusively to pre-selected expert organisations.
What Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation funds
The Foundation funds pioneering medical research into childhood leukaemia and blood cancers, including relapse studies and less toxic treatments. It supports improved treatment protocols, access to medicines, vital medical supplies, and care for affected families. Grants are directed to leading UK institutions and international efforts in resource-poor settings such as Ethiopia, Cameroon, Malawi, and Myanmar. Work supported includes research, family support, and clinical care aimed at eradicating blood cancers in young lives.
Who can apply
Unsolicited applications are not accepted. Funding is awarded only to pre-selected expert organisations with proven credentials in paediatric blood cancer. There are no specified entity types, income limits, or geographic restrictions beyond mission alignment. Beneficiaries are primarily children with blood cancers. The Foundation works with world-leading UK institutions and international partners.
What Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund general health initiatives, unrestricted support, or causes unrelated to childhood leukaemia and blood cancers. Grants are narrowly focused on paediatric blood cancer research, treatment, and family support, excluding other health areas.
How much does Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation
Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation provide?
Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £65,000.
Where does Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation fund charities?
Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation?
Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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