Dame Alice Owen's Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £25,000 – £600,000
- Applications
- Existing partners only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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brewershall.co.ukAbout Dame Alice Owen's Foundation
Dame Alice Owen's Foundation is a historic grant-making charity established in 1613 by philanthropist Dame Alice Owen and stewarded solely by the Worshipful Company of Brewers. Its mission focuses on advancing high-quality education for young people aged 5 to 18, emphasising equity of opportunity, ambition, and enabling disadvantaged youth to thrive academically and personally. Governed for intergenerational impact through a stable endowment of investments and properties, the Foundation prioritises long-term strategic support over short-term campaigns.
What Dame Alice Owen's Foundation funds
The Foundation funds state education enhancements at Dame Alice Owen's School in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, including building maintenance, staff, IT infrastructure, extracurriculars, social-emotional support, and enrichment. In the London Borough of Islington, it supports projects such as music and orchestral training, science engagement, sports and resilience programmes, and academic interventions to boost attainment, participation, and progression for local youth. Geographic focus is strictly Potters Bar and Islington; no other areas qualify.
Who can apply
Eligible recipients are UK-registered charities or academic institutions with established reach in the specified areas. The Foundation supports organisations that serve young people aged 5 to 18, particularly those at risk of underachievement or from disadvantaged backgrounds. Small grassroots groups are not supported. There is no religious restriction on applicants. Geographic focus is strictly Potters Bar and Islington.
What Dame Alice Owen's Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not support emergency relief, one-off funding, or non-educational activities. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, with funding arising from internal decisions and pre-selected partnerships.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides long-term strategic support, funding core costs, capital, and capacity building. It works exclusively through pre-selected partnerships and internal decisions, without public open calls. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.
How much does Dame Alice Owen's Foundation give?
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When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Dame Alice Owen's Foundation
Dame Alice Owen's Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Dame Alice Owen's Foundation provide?
Dame Alice Owen's Foundation typically provides grants of £25,000 - £600,000.
Where does Dame Alice Owen's Foundation fund charities?
Dame Alice Owen's Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Dame Alice Owen's Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Dame Alice Owen's Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Dame Alice Owen's Foundation?
Dame Alice Owen's 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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