Churchill Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £2,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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churchillfoundation.org.ukAbout Churchill Foundation
The Churchill Foundation, established in 2015 as the philanthropic arm of Churchill Living Group by the McCarthy family, is a UK registered charitable trust dedicated to transforming lives through targeted investments. Rooted in compassion, partnership, and tangible impact, it leverages networks from Churchill Group companies, residents, and communities for hands-on, collaborative grant-making that uplifts vulnerable groups via small charities and strategic national alliances. The Foundation prioritises health challenges for older adults, serious illnesses or life-limiting conditions in children, and youth wellbeing initiatives. Beneficiaries include older people facing harm or isolation, children with terminal illnesses, and young people in adversity. Funding supports local grassroots efforts and major partnerships across England and Wales, with preference for areas near Churchill developments. Distinctively, the Foundation blends local empowerment for underfunded groups with systemic interventions, working solely by invitation and without religious restrictions.
What Churchill Foundation funds
The Foundation focuses on three core areas: relieving sickness, disease, and human suffering; promoting health and wellbeing among the elderly; and supporting the welfare of children and young people. Within these, it prioritises health challenges for older adults such as dementia, end-of-life care, and abuse prevention; serious illnesses or life-limiting conditions in children, including hospice and bereavement support; and youth wellbeing initiatives. Funding supports local grassroots efforts through a Small Grants Programme and major partnerships, covering projects, core costs, equipment, and capacity building. Geographically, the Foundation operates across England and Wales, with a preference for areas near Churchill developments.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities—small to moderate-sized, community-rooted organisations. The Foundation does not fund individuals or non-charity bodies. It prioritises older people facing harm or isolation, children with terminal illnesses, and young people in adversity. There is no religious restriction on applicants.
How they like to fund
The Foundation works by invitation, offering personalised, high-impact support. It blends local empowerment for underfunded groups with systemic interventions, providing both small grants and multi-year strategic commitments for select national partners. Funding can cover projects, core costs, equipment, and capacity building.
How much does Churchill 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 Churchill Foundation
Churchill 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).
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Churchill Foundation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Churchill Foundation provide?
Churchill Foundation typically provides grants of £500 - £2,000.
Where does Churchill Foundation fund charities?
Churchill Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Churchill Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Churchill Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Churchill Foundation?
Churchill 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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