Earl of Northampton's Charity
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- Typical grants
- £3,000 – £100,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Earl of Northampton's Charity
The Earl of Northampton's Charity was established in 1614 by Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton, and is administered by The Mercers' Company as sole trustee. With a four-century tradition, it provides almshouse housing for older and vulnerable people in Greenwich, London, and Shotesham, Norfolk, while also making targeted grants to historically linked sites in Clun, Shropshire, and Castle Rising, Norfolk. Its mission is to maintain quality housing, enhance resident wellbeing, and relieve poverty, hardship, or distress among elderly and isolated individuals. The charity is guided by values of dignity, sustainability, and local resilience, and follows a responsible investment policy that excludes tobacco, gambling, and high-interest lending, prioritising net-zero goals. Its funding character is place-based and needs-led, focusing on grassroots resilience within its historic mandate.
What Earl of Northampton's Charity funds
The charity funds operational costs, capital improvements, and welfare initiatives for its almshouses and residents, including relief grants to individuals facing financial distress. It supports local organisations working to address social exclusion, poverty, and isolation in Greenwich, Shotesham, Clun, and Castle Rising. Priority is given to projects that deliver tangible benefits for older adults and vulnerable residents, with an emphasis on grassroots resilience. The charity also funds community projects that strengthen local networks and reduce isolation, such as those delivered by partners in the Norfolk area. All funding is confined to the four specified localities, reflecting its historic geographic mandate.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups operating exclusively in Greenwich, Shotesham, Clun, or Castle Rising. The charity prefers small to medium local entities deeply embedded in these communities. It prioritises organisations that support older adults, vulnerable residents, and those tackling poverty and social isolation. There is no religious restriction on applicants. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications; funding is by invitation or partnership only.
What Earl of Northampton's Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not fund activities or organisations outside its historic geographic areas of Greenwich, Shotesham, Clun, and Castle Rising. It does not support generalist philanthropy or projects that fall outside its mission of relieving poverty and isolation among older and vulnerable people. Unsolicited applications are not considered.
How they like to fund
The charity funds by invitation or partnership only, focusing on operational costs, capital improvements, and welfare initiatives. It does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is tailored to the needs of its almshouses and local organisations within its historic locations, supporting both one-off relief grants and ongoing community projects.
How much does Earl of Northampton's Charity give?
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How to apply to Earl of Northampton's Charity
Earl of Northampton's Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically quarterly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Earl of Northampton's Charity provide?
Earl of Northampton's Charity typically provides grants of £3,000 - £100,000.
Where does Earl of Northampton's Charity fund charities?
Earl of Northampton's Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Earl of Northampton's Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Earl of Northampton's Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Earl of Northampton's Charity?
Earl of Northampton's Charity 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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