Asda Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £25,000
- Where they fund
- United Kingdom
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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asdafoundation.orgAbout Asda Foundation
The Asda Foundation is an independent charity established in 1988, funded by Asda Stores. Its mission is to empower small grassroots community groups across the UK to address local needs, foster connections, and improve community spaces. The Foundation values inclusivity and accessibility, guided by local insights from its network of in-store Community Champions. Funding focuses on community development projects, with priority given to youth, mental health, poverty, and community cohesion.
What Asda Foundation funds
The Foundation supports community development projects that improve spaces used by the general public. Funding is available for capital works and equipment, such as renovations or new furnishings for community buildings. Grants are directed at projects in less affluent areas, as measured by the index of multiple deprivation, unless a clear and critical need can be demonstrated. Work must take place in the United Kingdom.
Who can apply
Registered charities, community interest companies, and community benefit societies can apply. Organisations must be based and operate in the UK. The Foundation prioritises grassroots groups that directly run a community space or building. Groups must not have previously received an Asda Foundation Investing in Spaces and Places or Local Community Spaces grant.
What Asda Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund projects involving animals, core costs, salaries, research, events, or transport. Schools, faith groups, and third-party grant making organisations are ineligible. Excluded also are solely Government-funded spaces, groups whose activities involve alcohol, those affiliated with a political party, spaces that are infrequently used or charge prohibitive fees, and projects in more affluent areas unless need is demonstrated.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides grants for capital works and equipment, with a match funding requirement. Funding is for specific projects rather than ongoing core costs. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and supports organisations directly running their own community spaces.
How much does Asda Foundation give?
Asda Foundation runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 22 sourced facts
- Online application form
- Decisions in ~18 weeks
- Match funding required
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 Asda Foundation funds — and what they won't
The full exclusions list (10)
- Organisations that have previously received an Asda Foundation Investing in Spaces and Places grant or Local Community Spaces grant
- Groups who don’t currently operate a community space/building
- Third party grant making organisations (grantees must directly run the site where the project will take place)
- Solely Government-funded spaces
- Groups whose services and activities involve alcohol
- Groups affiliated with a particular political party or agenda
- Projects that form part of a major upgrade where our contribution would not have a clearly distinguishable impact
- Projects located in more affluent areas – according to the index of multiple deprivation - unless a clear and critical need can be demonstrated
- Spaces infrequently used, or not primarily used for community
- Spaces which charge prohibitive fees
Good to know
How to apply to Asda Foundation
Asda Foundation takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Asda Foundation's application asks
We hold the 34 questions from Asda Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Tell us about your space or building, we'd love to know how long it has been established, how it currently benefits your community, and what activities and services are provided there.”
“Please give an overview of what Asda Foundation funding would be used for, and how you will use it to meet the objective(s) selected above.”
32 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Asda Foundation provide?
Asda Foundation runs one grant programme — Local Community Spaces Fund: £10,000 – £20,000.
Where does Asda Foundation fund charities?
Asda Foundation funds charities operating in United Kingdom.
Does Asda Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Asda Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Asda Foundation not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Organisations that have previously received an Asda Foundation Investing in Spaces and Places grant or Local Community Spaces grant; Groups who don’t currently operate a community space/building; Third party grant making organisations (grantees must directly run the site where the project will take place); Solely Government-funded spaces; Groups whose services and activities involve alcohol. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Asda Foundation?
Asda Foundation takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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