Edith Murphy Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £5,000
- Where they fund
- Leicestershire, East Midlands, UK
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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edithmurphy.co.ukAbout Edith Murphy Foundation
The Edith Murphy Foundation is an endowment-funded grant-making charity established in 1993 by Leicester businesswoman Edith Murphy in memory of her husband Hughie. Guided by Edith's values of community involvement and compassion, the Foundation applies a distinctive 'what would Edith do' lens to trustee decisions, prioritising projects with sustained public benefit. It values flexibility and independence in its grant-making, supporting animal welfare and care for people facing hardship, with a particular focus on older people's welfare, stroke recovery, social inclusion through education and volunteering, and medical or social research.
What Edith Murphy Foundation funds
The Foundation supports a broad range of work including capital projects, research, outreach, education, and animal welfare improvements. Specific themes include diabetes research, premises for Age UK, veterinary upgrades for the RSPCA, and Stroke Association services. It funds organisations across the UK but has a strong preference for Leicestershire and the East Midlands. The Foundation also supports medical and social research, older people's welfare, stroke recovery, and social inclusion through education and volunteering.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, community groups, and academic institutions. There are no income thresholds, geographic base requirements, or religious restrictions. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications, particularly from smaller local entities. It prioritises projects that benefit older people, stroke survivors, animals, and those facing hardship.
What Edith Murphy Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund individuals, emergency relief, or capacity building. It also does not provide core or unrestricted funding, focusing instead on project-specific costs.
How they like to fund
The Foundation funds project costs rather than core or unrestricted funding. It welcomes unsolicited applications and maintains flexibility in its grant-making approach, reflecting its independent and values-driven ethos.
How much does Edith Murphy 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.
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Good to know
How to apply to Edith Murphy Foundation
Edith Murphy Foundation takes applications via online form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- 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 Edith Murphy Foundation provide?
Edith Murphy Foundation typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.
Where does Edith Murphy Foundation fund charities?
Edith Murphy Foundation funds charities operating in Leicestershire, East Midlands, UK.
Does Edith Murphy Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Edith Murphy 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 Edith Murphy Foundation?
Edith Murphy Foundation takes applications via online form. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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