Bagri Foundation

Could Bagri Foundation fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.

Typical grants: £5,000 – £150,000
Where they fund: London, UK, Europe
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Two-stage application

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About Bagri Foundation

The Bagri Foundation is a UK charitable trust established in 1990 by Lord Bagri CBE and led since 2015 by Dr Alka Bagri. It champions curiosity, learning, excellence, integrity and collaboration to advance understanding of Asia's arts, culture and ideas. Evolving from earlier education and relief work, the foundation now focuses on high-quality programmes that weave together traditional and contemporary Asian perspectives. Its funding character is highly engaged and co-creative, working in close partnership with grantees to support ambitious, thought-provoking public-facing projects. The foundation prioritises artistic merit and projects that challenge stereotypes and amplify Asian voices.

What Bagri Foundation funds

The foundation funds public-facing cultural activities centred on Asia and its diaspora. This includes artistic commissions, festivals, exhibitions, performances, film, music, literature, lectures, courses, cross-cultural research with tangible outcomes, prizes and scholarships. Support is available for both emerging and established practitioners, institutions and collectives. The foundation gives repeat backing for visual arts, performance, experimental music, art history research and musician scholarships. Geographically, projects in London and across the UK are prioritised, with European projects also welcome. International projects are considered by invitation only.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, community interest companies, and experienced creative collectives with a strong track record. No income thresholds apply, though medium-to-large organisations are more common among grantees. The foundation prioritises projects based in London and the UK, and also welcomes applications from European organisations. Support targets projects that centre on Asia and its diaspora, for both emerging and established practitioners.

What Bagri Foundation doesn't fund

The Bagri Foundation does not fund core or unrestricted costs, research-only projects, individuals, or any work that is not focused on Asia. Projects lacking a public-facing element are also excluded.

How they like to fund

The foundation operates a high-engagement, co-creative partnership model, emphasising artistic merit, ambition and stereotype-challenging impact. It welcomes unsolicited applications. Funding is provided for specific projects rather than core costs, and the foundation offers repeat backing for selected disciplines such as visual arts and performance.

How much does Bagri Foundation give?

£5,000 – £150,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Arts & culture

How to apply to Bagri Foundation

Bagri Foundation takes applications via two-stage application.

Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

1
Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
2
See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Bagri Foundation could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Bagri Foundation provide?

Bagri Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £150,000.

Where does Bagri Foundation fund charities?

Bagri Foundation funds charities operating in London, UK, Europe.

Does Bagri Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Bagri Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Bagri Foundation?

Bagri Foundation takes applications via two-stage application. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.