Dolphin Society
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £3,000
- Where they fund
- Bristol
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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dolphinsociety.org.ukAbout Dolphin Society
The Dolphin Society is a grant-making trust that supports organisations working with older and disabled people in the Bristol area (BS postcode). Established with a historic commitment to compassion and dignity, they focus on helping individuals maintain safe, independent living in their own homes. Their funding philosophy prioritises direct, tangible interventions that address unmet needs where statutory services fall short, particularly for those facing financial hardship and isolation.
What Dolphin Society funds
The Trust funds charities and community groups providing practical support such as home safety adaptations, telecare equipment, and essential household improvements that prevent accidents or reduce the risk of eviction. Their work is exclusively focused on the Bristol area (BS postcode), with a strong emphasis on helping low-income older people and disabled individuals who lack family or formal support networks.
Who can apply
Organisations supporting older and disabled people in the Bristol area (BS postcode) are welcome to apply. This includes registered charities and community groups. The Trust prioritises beneficiaries in genuine financial hardship who have no alternative support, favouring grassroots organisations that deliver direct, outcome-focused, home-based interventions.
What Dolphin Society doesn't fund
The Dolphin Society does not fund individuals, general running costs, core funding, large capital projects, or national initiatives. They also avoid duplicating statutory provision and do not support projects outside the Bristol area and adjoining local authority areas.
How they like to fund
They fund specific projects rather than core costs, focusing on direct, tangible interventions. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and favours grassroots organisations that deliver outcome-focused, home-based support for older and disabled people in the Bristol area.
How much does Dolphin Society give?
Dolphin Society runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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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.
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How to apply to Dolphin Society
Dolphin Society takes applications via email application.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Dolphin Society provide?
Dolphin Society typically provides grants of £500 - £3,000.
Where does Dolphin Society fund charities?
Dolphin Society funds charities operating in Bristol.
Does Dolphin Society accept unsolicited applications?
Dolphin Society 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 Dolphin Society?
Dolphin Society takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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