Conway Charitable Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Conway Charitable Foundation
The Conway Charitable Foundation is a UK grant-making charity established in 2013, governed by a family of trustees with ties to FM Conway Limited, a civil engineering firm. It operates independently, promoting inclusive engagement in the voluntary sector through flexible, generalist funding that supports both grassroots efforts and established groups, often via multi-year commitments. The Foundation is distinctive for its corporate-family synergy and its preference for practical, community-focused impact over narrow causes.
What Conway Charitable Foundation funds
The Foundation funds local community projects, amateur sports clubs, and voluntary organisations that deliver broad public and social benefits across England and Wales. It supports a range of work including project work, core costs, and strategic partnerships, with a focus on community and sport themes. The Foundation prioritises practical outcomes such as social inclusion and public access, and it has a particular interest in supporting small to medium-sized entities linked to FM Conway's operations or employee networks.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities and community groups based in England and Wales. The Foundation shows a preference for small to medium-sized entities that are connected to FM Conway's operations or employee networks. There are no religious restrictions on eligibility, and the Foundation focuses on organisations serving the general public rather than individuals.
What Conway Charitable Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not support individuals or organisations based outside the UK. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, as the Foundation works exclusively by invitation. It also does not fund narrow causes that lack broad community benefit.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides flexible funding including multi-year commitments, covering both project work and core costs. It operates by invitation only, with trustees selecting recipients based on nominations, often from FM Conway staff. The Foundation values strategic partnerships and practical, community-focused impact.
How much does Conway Charitable 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 Conway Charitable Foundation
Conway Charitable 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 Conway Charitable Foundation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Conway Charitable Foundation provide?
Conway Charitable Foundation typically provides grants of £1,000 - £25,000.
Where does Conway Charitable Foundation fund charities?
Conway Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Conway Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Conway Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Conway Charitable Foundation?
Conway Charitable 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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