Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £7,000
- Where they fund
- England, Wales, Scotland
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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boriskarloffcharitablefoundation.orgAbout Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation
The Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation, established in 1985 by Evelyn Karloff in memory of the actor Boris Karloff, is a grant-making trust that supports his passions for performing arts and cricket. The Foundation funds projects that encourage participation, skill development, and accessibility, with a particular focus on children, young people, and disabled individuals. It makes grants to registered charities in England, Wales, and Scotland for project delivery, prioritising initiatives that combine creativity and community engagement. The Foundation’s distinctive character lies in its dual commitment to the arts and grassroots cricket, reflecting Boris Karloff’s own interests.
What Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation funds
The Foundation funds project delivery in performing arts (theatre and music), education, health, community development, and cricket. Supported activities include youth theatre programmes, drama training, inclusive workshops and performances for disabled children, and grassroots cricket initiatives for young people. Priority is given to projects that build skills, confidence, and access for children, young people, and disabled individuals. The Foundation operates across England, Wales, and Scotland, and does not support core costs or capital works.
Who can apply
The Foundation supports registered charities operating in England, Wales, and Scotland. It prioritises organisations that work with children, young people, and disabled individuals. Charities of any size may apply, as long as their projects align with the Foundation’s focus on performing arts, education, health, community development, or cricket. Non-charitable entities are not eligible.
What Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund core costs, capital works, or structural work for club houses. It only supports registered charities, so non-charitable entities are ineligible. Organisations based outside England, Wales, or Scotland are not considered.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides project-based funding, supporting direct delivery rather than core costs or capital works. It prioritises initiatives that encourage participation, skill development, and accessibility, particularly for children, young people, and disabled individuals. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications from registered charities.
How much does Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation give?
Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 12 sourced facts
- Online application form
- Next deadline 28 February 2027
- 1 rounds a year
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 Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation funds — and what they won't
Performing arts (theatre and music), education, health, community projects, and cricket.
The full exclusions list (1)
- Structural work for club houses; Non-charitable entities; Organisations outside England, Wales, and Scotland
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How to apply to Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation
Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation's application asks
We hold the 4 questions from Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“a clear charitable purpose”
“the impact the grant will have”
2 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 Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation provide?
Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation runs one grant programme — Single Annual Grant Round: £500 – £7,000.
Where does Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation fund charities?
Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in England, Wales, Scotland.
Does Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Structural work for club houses; Non-charitable entities; Organisations outside England, Wales, and Scotland. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation?
Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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