Dodgson Foundation
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- Where they fund
- Adur to Ouse, South of the Downs, Brighton and Hove and the immediate area
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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dodgson.org.ukAbout Dodgson Foundation
The Dodgson Foundation is a local charitable trust supporting older people in Brighton and Hove and the immediate area. Its mission is to relieve need among the aged, broadly those over 55, and to address the mental health challenges that can arise from isolation. The foundation funds organisations and community groups, not individuals directly, and works through established partnerships with local charities. It values cross-collaboration between charities and agencies, and its grant-making is rooted in the local community.
What Dodgson Foundation funds
The foundation funds projects that support older people experiencing poverty, isolation, mental health decline, or lack of support networks. Its annual grants programme supports organisations delivering frontline services within the broad geographical area from the Adur to the Ouse, south of the Downs, including Brighton and Hove. They also make individual donations via an agency for equipment and similar needs.
Who can apply
Registered charities and community groups based in or serving Brighton and Hove and the immediate area can apply for annual grants. The foundation prioritises organisations working with older people aged over 55 who face need. Applications from individuals are not accepted; individual donations must be made through a referring agency.
What Dodgson Foundation doesn't fund
The foundation does not support national charity requests to underwrite general expenditure costs. Grants cannot be paid directly to an individual or any connected person. Applications from individuals are not accepted for the annual grants programme.
How they like to fund
The Dodgson Foundation offers annual grants to organisations, and also makes individual donations via agencies for equipment. They encourage cross-collaboration between charities and agencies. Unsolicited applications are welcome for the annual grants programme.
How much does Dodgson Foundation give?
Dodgson Foundation runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 21 sourced facts
- Online application form
- Next deadline 31 March 2027
- 1 rounds a year
- Online application form
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Dodgson Foundation funds — and what they won't
Aimed at needy aged over 55 in Brighton and Hove area; aware of mental health due to isolation
The full exclusions list (2)
- National Charity requests to underwrite general expenditure costs are not encouraged
- Grants cannot be paid directly to the individual; must be via an agency.
Good to know
How to apply to Dodgson Foundation
Dodgson Foundation takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Dodgson Foundation's application asks
We hold the 28 questions from Dodgson Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Describe what overheads comprise.”
“Explain how they are currently funded and any current shortfall.”
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How it works
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- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Dodgson Foundation provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Dodgson Foundation directly for current funding levels.
Where does Dodgson Foundation fund charities?
Dodgson Foundation funds charities operating in Adur to Ouse, South of the Downs, Brighton and Hove and the immediate area.
Does Dodgson Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Dodgson Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Dodgson Foundation not fund?
Their published exclusions include: National Charity requests to underwrite general expenditure costs are not encouraged; Grants cannot be paid directly to the individual; must be via an agency.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Dodgson Foundation?
Dodgson Foundation takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.
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