Dandara Charitable Partnership
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £10,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Dandara Charitable Partnership
The Dandara Charitable Partnership is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation established in 2016, linked to the Isle of Man-based Dandara Group property developer. Guided by values of integrity, social responsibility, safeguarding, and ESG principles, it proactively supports initiatives that foster safer, healthier, and more inclusive communities. The Partnership has a distinctive focus on aligning philanthropy with the construction and property sector, prioritising education and training, accommodation and housing, arts, culture, heritage and science, and physical and mental health—particularly mental health and wellbeing in construction, through partnerships such as the national Lighthouse Club for worker suicide prevention. They also support environmental protection, community enhancement through gardening, wildlife and sustainability projects, and grassroots activities benefiting local residents, young people, vulnerable groups, and construction workers.
What Dandara Charitable Partnership funds
The Partnership funds work across several cause areas: education and training, accommodation and housing, arts, culture, heritage and science, and physical and mental health—with a strong emphasis on mental health and wellbeing in construction, including partnerships for worker suicide prevention. They also support environmental protection, community enhancement through gardening, wildlife and sustainability projects, and grassroots activities. Grants are available for projects, core costs, or capital expenditure, and typically support small-to-medium, locally rooted organisations operating in England, Wales, Scotland, Jersey, and the Isle of Man.
Who can apply
UK-registered charities and social enterprises operating in England, Wales, Scotland, Jersey, and the Isle of Man are eligible. The Partnership favours small-to-medium, locally rooted groups without strict income limits. They prioritise organisations that benefit local residents, young people, vulnerable groups, and construction workers. Organisations must align closely with the Partnership's objectives to be considered.
What Dandara Charitable Partnership doesn't fund
The Partnership does not fund individuals, national or large charities, or non-local or non-charitable efforts. They also do not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by invitation only.
How they like to fund
Grants are awarded on an invite-only basis by the trustees; unsolicited applications are not accepted. Funding can support projects, core costs, or capital expenditure, and is typically for smaller amounts, though occasionally larger for strategic partnerships. The Partnership works proactively, approaching organisations that align closely with its objectives.
How much does Dandara Charitable Partnership 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 Dandara Charitable Partnership
Dandara Charitable Partnership 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.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Dandara Charitable Partnership provide?
Dandara Charitable Partnership typically provides grants of £500 - £10,000.
Where does Dandara Charitable Partnership fund charities?
Dandara Charitable Partnership funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Dandara Charitable Partnership accept unsolicited applications?
Dandara Charitable Partnership does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Dandara Charitable Partnership?
Dandara Charitable Partnership 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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