Eighteen Fund
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Eighteen Fund
The Eighteen Fund, formerly the Rashbass Family Trust, is a family-led grant-making trust established in 2010. Governed by three Rashbass family trustees and based in the London Borough of Barnet, it pursues a broad mission of advancing charitable objectives through flexible, needs-driven grants. Its generalist ethos emphasises responsive philanthropy across a wide range of causes without rigid thematic constraints. The trust supports work in education and training, health and lifesaving, disability support, poverty prevention or relief, religious activities, and other public benefits. Funding covers project work, core costs, and occasional individual aid. While activity centres on Barnet, grants extend UK-wide, with a preference for small to medium-sized charities. The trust does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees make discretionary awards through internal networks.
What Eighteen Fund funds
The Eighteen Fund supports a wide range of causes including education and training, health and lifesaving, disability support, poverty prevention or relief, religious activities, and other public benefits. It funds project work, core costs, and occasional individual aid, reflecting a flexible approach to meeting needs. Geographically, while activity centres on the London Borough of Barnet, grants are made across the UK. The trust has a preference for small to medium-sized charities, and its generalist ethos allows it to respond to diverse needs without thematic constraints.
Who can apply
The trust supports UK-registered charities, voluntary bodies, and occasionally individuals. Beneficiaries include children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, those from particular ethnic or racial backgrounds, and the general public. There is no strict income threshold, but the trust prefers small to medium-sized organisations. While activity centres on Barnet, applications are considered UK-wide. The trust has no religious restriction. However, it does not accept unsolicited applications; awards are made through internal networks and trustee discretion.
What Eighteen Fund doesn't fund
The Eighteen Fund explicitly excludes funding for direct service delivery and unsolicited proposals. This means it will not support organisations that approach it without an invitation, nor will it fund the direct provision of services. The trust's low-profile, trustee-selected approach means it does not publish criteria or accept open applications.
How they like to fund
The trust provides flexible, needs-driven grants covering project costs, core costs, and occasional individual aid. It does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees make discretionary awards through internal networks.
How much does Eighteen Fund 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 Eighteen Fund
Eighteen Fund 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 as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Eighteen Fund provide?
Eighteen Fund typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does Eighteen Fund fund charities?
Eighteen Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Eighteen Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Eighteen Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Eighteen Fund?
Eighteen Fund 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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