Broomton Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Broomton Foundation
The Broomton Foundation is a private, family-led grant-making charity established in 2008 by Benedicta Chamberlain and the Chamberlain family, who serve as its trustees. Operating without paid staff, it focuses on sustaining the UK's voluntary sector through proactive, trustee-directed funding, emphasising long-term stewardship of its investment portfolio to balance current grants with future needs. Rooted in values of independence, community benefit, and regional engagement, it prioritises enabling other charities for broad impact, particularly in East Anglia and select London boroughs. As a generalist funder, it supports a wide spectrum of charitable causes including health, education, welfare, community development, and social needs.
What Broomton Foundation funds
The foundation provides core (unrestricted), project-specific, capital, and capacity-building grants to registered charities. It supports a wide range of causes including health, education, welfare, community development, and social needs, with a focus on organisations delivering local impact without thematic restrictions. The foundation operates primarily in East Anglia, covering Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, as well as select London boroughs such as Hammersmith & Fulham and Kensington & Chelsea. It seeks to foster a thriving charitable ecosystem by supporting small to medium-sized entities, preferring those with modest incomes, though no hard thresholds apply.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities with a significant presence or impact in the foundation's priority areas of East Anglia and select London boroughs. The foundation prioritises small to medium-sized organisations, though no strict income limits apply. Community groups that are UK-registered charities may also be considered. Funding is by invitation only, and no unsolicited applications are accepted. The foundation does not fund individuals or non-UK charities.
What Broomton Foundation doesn't fund
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications, and funding is by invitation only. It does not support individuals or non-UK charities. Direct applications are excluded, as the foundation operates on a discreet, trustee-directed basis, identifying organisations through its own proactive approach.
How they like to fund
The foundation provides core (unrestricted) grants, as well as project-specific, capital, and capacity-building grants. It offers both one-off and multi-year awards, with a preference for supporting organisations over the longer term where appropriate. Funding is strictly invitation-only; the trustees proactively identify and approach charities that align with their priorities. The foundation emphasises a non-competitive, discreet funding style, working directly with chosen organisations rather than through public application rounds.
How much does Broomton 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.
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How to apply to Broomton Foundation
Broomton 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.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Broomton Foundation provide?
Broomton Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.
Where does Broomton Foundation fund charities?
Broomton Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Broomton Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Broomton Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Broomton Foundation?
Broomton 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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