Cecos Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Cecos Foundation
Cecos Foundation is a UK-registered charitable company established in 2019 with a mission to relieve poverty, advance education and preserve good health for vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals across all ages and communities. Led by three trustees and a small volunteer team from a London office, it takes an agile, impact-focused approach to grant-making, guided by traditional philanthropic values, ethical governance, risk management and transparent annual reporting. The Foundation supports UK-registered charities working across the UK, prioritising poverty alleviation, educational access and health and wellbeing. It funds project costs, core costs and capacity building, with a preference for small to medium-sized organisations working directly with communities. There are no strict income thresholds or religious restrictions, and the Foundation maintains a generalist outlook within England and Wales charitable law. Cecos distinguishes itself through its broad charitable scope and streamlined operations, balancing immediate relief with long-term stewardship.
What Cecos Foundation funds
Cecos Foundation funds work that addresses poverty, education and health across the UK. It supports project costs, core costs and capacity building for charities delivering tangible outcomes. Priority areas include poverty alleviation, educational access (such as scholarships, training and tuition) and health and wellbeing interventions. The Foundation favours small to medium-sized organisations that work directly with communities, and it takes a generalist approach without narrow thematic limits. All funded activities must align with England and Wales charitable law and benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals of all ages.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities operating across the UK. The Foundation prioritises small to medium-sized organisations that work directly with communities. There are no strict income thresholds or religious restrictions, and charities of all sizes serving vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals are considered. The Foundation does not fund non-charitable activities or work outside the UK.
What Cecos Foundation doesn't fund
Cecos Foundation does not fund non-charitable activities or work that takes place outside the UK. It also does not support organisations that are not registered as charities in the UK. The Foundation excludes activities that fall outside the scope of England and Wales charitable law, and it does not provide grants for purposes unrelated to its mission of relieving poverty, advancing education, or preserving good health. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, as the Foundation works by invitation only, but this is a process detail rather than a funding exclusion.
How they like to fund
Cecos Foundation funds project costs, core costs and capacity building, with a preference for small to medium-sized organisations working directly with communities. It takes an agile, impact-focused approach, balancing immediate relief with long-term stewardship, and supports charities that demonstrate genuine social impact. The Foundation's grant-making is guided by traditional philanthropic values and ethical governance.
How much does Cecos 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 Cecos Foundation
Cecos 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 quarterly.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Cecos Foundation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Cecos Foundation provide?
Cecos Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does Cecos Foundation fund charities?
Cecos Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Cecos Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Cecos Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Cecos Foundation?
Cecos 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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