Azima Foundation

The Azima Foundation, established in 2002 as a grant-making trust in England and Wales, supports a broad spectrum of charitable causes through trustee-led discretion, rooted in advancing education, health, relief of disability, promotion of arts, culture, heritage, and science, alongside general charitable purposes. Patronised originally by Farhad Azima and now governed by trustees including Jennifer Azima, Lady Henrietta Mary Spencer-Churchill, and Jan Matthews, it emphasises prudent stewardship, robust governance, and low-key, relationship-based funding to foster positive change without publicity-seeking fanfare.

It funds impactful organisations in education (e.g., initiatives and projects), health and life-saving efforts, disability alleviation and inclusion, arts and cultural preservation, heritage, science, and voluntary sector strengthening. Grants support projects, core costs, and general needs for UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies across all demographics, prioritising established small to medium-sized entities with demonstrable impact, though without fixed programmes or strategies.

Eligibility is strictly for UK-registered charities based in England and Wales; there is no support for individuals, overseas work, or unsolicited applications—organisations must be directly invited by trustees. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £30,000, awarded rolling throughout the year at trustee discretion with no deadlines, forms, or public calls.

Distinctively generalist yet judicious, the foundation avoids granular exclusions beyond standard charity norms, focusing on trustee-identified needs rather than competitive processes, setting it apart through its flexible, enduring commitment to multi-field impact in education, health, social inclusion, and cultural vibrancy.