Burberry Foundation

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Typical grants: £50,000 – £500,000
Applications: By invitation only
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Burberry Foundation

The Burberry Foundation, established in 2014, is the philanthropic arm of the luxury brand Burberry. Dedicated to driving positive social change, it harnesses creativity as a catalyst for young people, particularly those from underserved and marginalised communities in the UK. Guided by principles of inclusion, strategic collaboration, and evidence-based impact, the Foundation focuses on building confidence, life skills, employability, and innovative thinking. It creates safe spaces and programmes that enable youth to flourish and contribute to society. What makes the Foundation distinctive is its emphasis on scalable interventions and trustee-led research into impact gaps, working through partnerships with organisations such as Teach First, Ideas Foundation, and OnSide Youth Zones. It catalyses systemic change through creative, innovative programming and private-sector synergies.

What Burberry Foundation funds

The Foundation prioritises education, employability, creativity-led initiatives, and community empowerment for disadvantaged young people. It funds creative workshops, digital skills training, school partnerships, and youth development programmes that deliver measurable outcomes in self-confidence, aspiration, and skills for employment or further education. While primarily UK-focused, it occasionally supports international projects in Burberry's key markets. The Foundation supports project funding, programme support, and collaborations covering innovative initiatives and some core costs.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions with medium-to-large scale, proven delivery in youth, education, or creative engagement. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; organisations must be invited via trustee outreach. Beneficiary groups prioritised are young people, especially those from underserved and marginalised communities in the UK. Organisations with a track record in youth development, education, or creative engagement are likely to align with the Foundation's focus.

What Burberry Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation avoids one-off relief or unrestricted grants. It does not fund activities that fall outside its focus on education, employability, creativity-led initiatives, and community empowerment for young people.

How they like to fund

The Foundation funds project and programme support through partnerships, with an emphasis on scalable interventions and evidence-led impact. It works by invitation rather than accepting unsolicited proposals, and catalyses systemic change through creative, innovative programming and private-sector synergies. Its funding approach is characterised by trustee-led research into impact gaps and collaboration with partner organisations.

How much does Burberry Foundation give?

£50,000 – £500,000

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

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Focus areas

Children & youthEducationArts & culture

How to apply to Burberry Foundation

Burberry Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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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).

What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Burberry Foundation provide?

Burberry Foundation typically provides grants of £50,000 - £500,000.

Where does Burberry Foundation fund charities?

Burberry Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Burberry Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Burberry Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Burberry Foundation?

Burberry Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.