Emmes Foundation
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Emmes Foundation
The Emmes Foundation is a UK-registered grant-making charity serving England and Wales. Governed by four unremunerated trustees, it takes a broad, flexible approach to funding, aiming to address societal needs through wide-reaching interventions. The Foundation embodies a generalist ethos, distributing support across diverse areas rather than focusing on niche causes. Its mission emphasises public benefit and adaptation to evolving priorities while upholding core values of impartiality and public good. The Foundation supports organisations exclusively, not individuals.
What Emmes Foundation funds
The Foundation prioritises education and training, health advancement, disability support, poverty relief, and religious activities. It funds project costs, core costs, unrestricted support, and capacity-building initiatives. Beneficiaries include children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and other charities or voluntary bodies. The Foundation operates across England and Wales, supporting established voluntary organisations aligned with its broad charitable objects.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups operating throughout England and Wales. The Foundation supports established voluntary organisations of various sizes, with no income thresholds or regional restrictions specified. It prioritises beneficiaries including children, young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and other charities. The Foundation works on an invite-only basis, proactively selecting recipients aligned with its objects.
What Emmes Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund individuals. It generally does not support highly specialised or emergent initiatives that fall outside its broad charitable purposes. It does not accept unsolicited applications, operating solely by invitation.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides funding for project costs, core costs, unrestricted support, and capacity-building initiatives. It operates on an invite-only basis, proactively selecting recipients rather than accepting unsolicited approaches. The Foundation supports established voluntary organisations, and typical grant ranges and recipient examples are not disclosed in public accounts.
How much does Emmes Foundation give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Emmes Foundation’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Emmes Foundation
Emmes Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Emmes Foundation provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Emmes Foundation directly for current funding levels.
Where does Emmes Foundation fund charities?
Emmes Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Emmes Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Emmes Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Emmes Foundation?
Emmes Foundation 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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