Behrens Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Behrens Foundation
The Behrens Foundation, established in 1974 as the E M Behrens Charitable Trust, is a UK grant-maker dedicated to advancing arts, culture, heritage and science. Guided by values of impartiality, integrity, transparency and public benefit, the Foundation provides strategic, capacity-building support to high-impact projects. Its trustee board brings sector expertise to sustain Britain’s cultural and scientific fabric. The Foundation is distinctive for its unwavering focus on arts and science, and for its selective approach: it proactively identifies and approaches organisations rather than accepting unsolicited applications.
What Behrens Foundation funds
The Foundation funds a wide range of activities including performing and visual arts, music education, heritage conservation, scientific research, exhibitions, educational outreach and preservation efforts. It prioritises excellence, innovation, sustainability and broad public access. Support is directed to high-impact projects that demonstrate clear outcomes, with a consistent pattern of enabling enduring contributions. The Foundation operates across England and Wales, with no regional priorities within these areas.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies based anywhere in England and Wales. There are no income thresholds or size restrictions. Beneficiaries include established arts charities, heritage groups and educational bodies that demonstrate clear outcomes. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees proactively select and approach organisations.
What Behrens Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund non-charities, unrestricted core costs, or direct individual aid. It also excludes support for individuals and non-charitable organisations, focusing instead on project-specific costs for eligible charities.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides strategic, capacity-building support for high-impact projects. It works by invitation only, proactively identifying and approaching organisations rather than accepting unsolicited applications. Funding covers project-specific costs.
How much does Behrens 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.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Behrens Foundation
Behrens Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Behrens Foundation provide?
Behrens Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does Behrens Foundation fund charities?
Behrens Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Behrens Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Behrens Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Behrens Foundation?
Behrens 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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