David Family Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout David Family Foundation
The David Family Foundation is a UK-registered charity established in 2008. Chaired by Jonathan Roy Hill David, the Foundation values inclusivity, robust governance, risk management, and safeguarding. Its mission is to advance education, promote the arts, protect the environment, enhance animal welfare, and relieve needs arising from disability. The Foundation provides broad, flexible support through grants for projects, core costs, and occasional capital or unrestricted funding. It operates with a stable, generalist stance within targeted themes, emphasising welfare and enrichment to achieve enduring public good. This policy-driven model ensures that its funding has a lasting impact on cultural, educational, environmental, and social benefits.
What David Family Foundation funds
The David Family Foundation funds work across several priority areas: education and training, disability support, arts, culture and heritage, conservation, and animal welfare. Within these themes, it supports a variety of activities including educational programmes, disability services, artistic and cultural projects, environmental conservation efforts, and animal welfare initiatives. The Foundation provides grants for projects, core costs, and occasionally capital or unrestricted funding, offering flexibility to charities. Geographically, it supports UK-registered charities operating in England, Wales, or Scotland. The Foundation favours established organisations with strong governance but also considers smaller charities that can demonstrate clear impact within these areas.
Who can apply
The Foundation only funds UK-registered charities. These charities must operate in England, Wales, or Scotland. There are no income thresholds or size restrictions, so both small and larger charities are considered. However, the Foundation favours established organisations with strong governance, while also supporting smaller charities that can demonstrate clear impact. Beneficiaries of funded work include children, young people, disabled individuals, the general public, and other charities. The Foundation does not fund individuals or non-charitable organisations.
What David Family Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund individuals, international work, or activities that do not align with its priority themes of education, disability, arts, conservation, and animal welfare. It also does not support non-charitable organisations.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides grants for projects, core costs, and occasionally capital or unrestricted funding. Support can be one-off or multi-year. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees proactively identify and approach suitable organisations that align with its priorities.
How much does David Family 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 David Family Foundation
David Family 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).
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does David Family Foundation provide?
David Family Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does David Family Foundation fund charities?
David Family Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does David Family Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
David Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from David Family Foundation?
David Family 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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