Criseren Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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criserenfoundation.coAbout Criseren Foundation
The Criseren Foundation, established in 2013, is the philanthropic arm of the CriSeren Group, drawing on venture capital and private equity roots. It drives engaged, partnership-driven philanthropy to empower small and mid-sized UK charities and social enterprises. Its mission focuses on amplifying organisational scope and impact through multi-year relationships that blend financial grants with tailored non-financial support, including strategic advice, consultancy, governance guidance, and capacity-building. Led by a proactive board, it prioritises proven social purpose organisations at pivotal growth stages. The Foundation's distinctive, investment-inspired model emphasises long-term collaboration for measurable, legacy-building impact.
What Criseren Foundation funds
The Foundation supports activities that strengthen organisational effectiveness, such as unrestricted funding, strategic projects, leadership development, and operational enhancements. Its cause areas include arts, mental health, disability, and youth. It targets organisations with a track record of impact and ambition to expand, working across the UK with no regional limits. The Foundation funds work that builds capacity and long-term sustainability, avoiding transactional or one-off project support.
Who can apply
UK-registered charities and social enterprises are eligible to apply. The Foundation prioritises small and mid-sized organisations that have demonstrated impact and are at a growth stage. It works with groups across the UK, with no regional restrictions or religious requirements. The Foundation looks for proven social purpose organisations ready to scale their work and deepen their reach.
What Criseren Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund large organisations, standalone projects lacking relationship potential, or unsolicited applications. It avoids open calls and prefers to work through proactive outreach and partnership-building. It is not suited to organisations seeking one-off grants without ambition for longer-term collaboration.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers multi-year relationships that combine financial grants with non-financial support, including strategic advice, consultancy, and capacity-building. It provides unrestricted funding and supports core costs, operational enhancements, and leadership development. The Foundation works by invitation only, reaching out to organisations it identifies as strong potential partners, and does not accept unsolicited proposals.
How much does Criseren 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.
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How to apply to Criseren Foundation
Criseren 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Criseren Foundation provide?
Criseren Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.
Where does Criseren Foundation fund charities?
Criseren Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Criseren Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Criseren Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Criseren Foundation?
Criseren 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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