Eq Foundation
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EQ Foundation, established in 2015 by EQ Investors Group Limited, is a UK-registered charity dedicated to advancing evidence-based philanthropy by directing targeted grants to highly effective organizations helping disadvantaged people, primarily in the UK. Its mission emphasizes transparency, maximizing social impact, and easing donor decision-making through innovations like the Giving is Great platform for impact analysis and Tythe for vetted climate action donations. With over £3 million distributed, it prioritizes scalable interventions backed by robust evidence, guided by trustees from EQ Investors and a commitment to reducing fundraising burdens for top charities.
The Foundation funds projects addressing educational disadvantage, youth development, social exclusion, poverty, criminal justice reform, employment for marginalized groups (including BME communities and trauma-affected areas like Grenfell), and climate action. Grantees such as West London Zone (£20,000 for at-risk children), Action Tutoring (£25,000 for volunteer tutoring), and The Access Project (£25,000 for university access) exemplify support for measurable outcomes in education, wellbeing, and employability. It backs scaling, innovation, pilots, and limited capacity building for small to medium charities (typically £250,000–£5 million income) with strong Theories of Change, operating across England and Wales without geographic limits.
EQ exclusively funds UK-registered charities via invited partnerships, rejecting unsolicited applications; decisions occur ad hoc at trustee meetings with no deadlines or public calls. Typical grants range £20,000–£50,000 annually, occasionally multi-year for high-impact cases, favoring project/scaling over core costs, capital, or emergency relief. Its distinctive rigor—strategic due diligence, sector networks, and tech-driven philanthropy—sets it apart, ideal for evidence-led charities seeking transformative growth.
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Eq Foundation typically provides grants ranging from £20,000 - £50,000.
Where does Eq Foundation fund charities?
Eq Foundation funds charities operating in UK.
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