Dashlight Foundation
Could Dashlight Foundation fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £50,000
- Where they fund
- Yorkshire, UK, Africa
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- 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 Dashlight Foundation
The Dashlight Foundation is a UK-registered grant-making charity established by trust deed in 2019. Guided by values of compassion, inclusivity, and stewardship, it works to advance wellbeing, alleviate poverty, promote education, and protect the environment. The Foundation gives its trustees strategic flexibility to target high-impact opportunities, blending a strong Yorkshire focus with UK-wide community and wellbeing initiatives, alongside international efforts in wildlife conservation, global poverty relief, refugee support, and educational advancement for young people.
What Dashlight Foundation funds
The Foundation funds thematic priorities including mental health and dementia support, relief of sickness and poverty, wildlife conservation, and access to education. It supports a range of activities, from direct services and advocacy to community interventions and capacity-building. Geographically, it prioritises Yorkshire causes, UK health and wellbeing, and African projects, with a particular focus on North Yorkshire. The Foundation also supports international efforts in wildlife conservation, global poverty relief, refugee support, and educational advancement for young people, benefiting groups such as people with mental health challenges, refugees, impoverished communities, and Yorkshire residents.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities of varying sizes, with no income thresholds or strict geographic base required. The Foundation prioritises Yorkshire causes, UK health and wellbeing, and African projects. It favours grassroots groups and larger organisations with proven expertise, benefiting groups such as people with mental health challenges, refugees, impoverished communities, and Yorkshire residents. The Foundation also supports community groups and registered charities.
How they like to fund
The Foundation takes a catalytic, responsive approach, emphasising measurable, innovative outcomes in equity-driven causes. It proactively identifies partners and does not generally accept unsolicited applications.
How much does Dashlight 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 Dashlight Foundation
Dashlight Foundation takes applications via invitation only.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Dashlight Foundation on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE DASHLIGHT FOUNDATION, charity number 1184873.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Dashlight Foundation provide?
Dashlight Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.
Where does Dashlight Foundation fund charities?
Dashlight Foundation funds charities operating in Yorkshire, UK, Africa.
Does Dashlight Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Dashlight Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Dashlight Foundation?
Dashlight Foundation takes applications via invitation only. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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