Chetwode Foundation

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Typical grants: £6,000 – £10,000
Applications: By invitation only

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Chetwode Foundation

The Chetwode Foundation is a private charitable trust established in 1973 by Nottinghamshire businessman John Chetwode Samworth. Rooted in community stewardship and opportunity creation, the Foundation provides strategic, targeted grants to improve life chances for severely disadvantaged young people. Governed by family-connected trustees, it focuses on direct, measurable impact through annual reviews of its funding priorities. The Foundation is distinctive for its hyper-local focus, rigorous impact assessment, and deep relationships with grantees.

What Chetwode Foundation funds

The Foundation supports projects that help vulnerable youth, including homelessness services, disability and supported accommodation, anti-bullying initiatives, access to family essentials, and pathways in science and engineering. It exclusively funds UK-registered charities and community groups based in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, with a preference for small to medium-sized local organisations that can demonstrate clear benefits for disadvantaged young people. The Foundation's work is concentrated on improving outcomes for youth facing barriers to development and social inclusion within this specific region.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups based in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire. The Foundation favours small to medium-sized local organisations that can demonstrate clear, measurable benefits for disadvantaged young people. There are no strict income thresholds, and applications are invite-only, reflecting the Foundation's emphasis on strategic, relationship-driven grant-making.

What Chetwode Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation does not fund individuals, national or international projects, or capital building projects unless they are tightly aligned with its aims. It also excludes unrestricted core funding and emergency aid, focusing instead on targeted interventions for its priority groups.

How they like to fund

The Foundation provides strategic, targeted grants and focuses on direct, measurable impact. It works by invitation only and maintains deep relationships with grantees, with annual reviews of its funding priorities. This approach allows for rigorous impact assessment and sustained support for grassroots youth interventions in the region.

How much does Chetwode Foundation give?

£6,000 – £10,000

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

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

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Focus areas

Children & youthHomelessnessDisabilityEducation

How to apply to Chetwode Foundation

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Chetwode Foundation provide?

Chetwode Foundation typically provides grants of £6,000 - £10,000.

Where does Chetwode Foundation fund charities?

Chetwode Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Chetwode Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Chetwode Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Chetwode Foundation?

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