Cadogan Charity
Could Cadogan Charity fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £50,000
- Where they fund
- England, Wales, Scotland
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Cadogan Charity
The Cadogan Charity, established in 1966 by the Cadogan family with roots in the Earls Cadogan's estate wealth, is a UK grant-making trust guided by family trustees. Its mission centres on philanthropic stewardship, civic responsibility, and flexible support for diverse charitable causes, particularly in London and Scotland, through discretionary grants to registered charities. The Charity blends tradition with adaptation to modern challenges, emphasising rigorous governance and sustainable endowment management. It prioritises health and saving lives, disability support, housing, animal welfare, military beneficiaries, education, conservation, environment, and social welfare.
What Cadogan Charity funds
The Charity funds a broad range of causes including health, disability support, housing, animal welfare, military beneficiaries, education, conservation, environment, and social welfare. Funded initiatives include befriending for isolated Londoners, education in deprived areas, digital inclusion, support for older people, and cultural programmes such as music lessons. Grants cover capital, revenue, core costs, and overheads, supporting grassroots to national efforts across England, Wales, and Scotland, with a particular focus on London.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, with a strong preference for those based in or serving London and Scotland. The Charity supports organisations of all sizes, from grassroots to national, and has no religious restrictions. It does not fund non-registered entities.
How they like to fund
The Charity makes discretionary grants to registered charities, supporting capital, revenue, core costs, and overheads. It welcomes unsolicited applications and is distinguished by its family-led discretion and deep local engagement in Chelsea.
How much does Cadogan Charity 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 Cadogan Charity
Cadogan Charity takes applications via postal application.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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.
See if Cadogan Charity could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Cadogan Charity on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE CADOGAN CHARITY, charity number 247773.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Cadogan Charity provide?
Cadogan Charity typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does Cadogan Charity fund charities?
Cadogan Charity funds charities operating in England, Wales, Scotland.
Does Cadogan Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Cadogan Charity 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 Cadogan Charity?
Cadogan Charity takes applications via postal application. Decisions are typically once per year.
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