Eq Foundation

Could Eq Foundation be a fit? Check free — then find open funders like them if not.

Typical grants: £20,000 – £50,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: As needed

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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eqfoundation.org.uk

About Eq Foundation

The EQ Foundation, established in 2015 by EQ Investors Group Limited, is a UK-registered charity dedicated to evidence-based philanthropy. Its mission is to maximise social impact through targeted grants, transparency, and innovative platforms such as Giving is Great for impact analysis and Tythe for climate action donations. The Foundation values scalable, evidence-backed interventions and is guided by trustees from EQ Investors, with a commitment to reducing fundraising burdens for effective charities. This tech-driven approach sets it apart, combining strategic due diligence with sector networks to direct resources where they can achieve the most good.

What Eq Foundation funds

The Foundation funds projects addressing educational disadvantage, youth development, social exclusion, poverty, criminal justice reform, employment for marginalised groups (including BME communities and trauma-affected areas), and climate action. It supports scaling, innovation, pilots, and limited capacity building for small to medium-sized charities with strong Theories of Change. Its work covers England and Wales without geographic restrictions, focusing on themes where evidence-backed interventions can create measurable outcomes.

Who can apply

EQ Foundation exclusively funds UK-registered charities. It seeks small to medium-sized organisations with a robust Theory of Change, working with disadvantaged people, including ethnic minority communities and those affected by trauma. Priority is given to charities delivering evidence-based programmes in the foundation’s focus areas, with a track record of scalable impact.

What Eq Foundation doesn't fund

The foundation typically does not fund core costs, capital projects, or emergency relief. It also does not support unsolicited applications or organisations that are not UK-registered charities.

How they like to fund

EQ Foundation operates through invited partnerships and does not accept unsolicited applications. It favours project and scaling grants over core costs or capital, and supports a range of activities including pilots, innovation, and limited capacity building. All funding is restricted to England and Wales, with grants directed to UK-registered charities only.

How much does Eq Foundation give?

£20,000 – £50,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Children & youthEducationPoverty & hardshipEthnic minoritiesEnvironment

How to apply to Eq Foundation

Eq Foundation 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.

What you can do here

1
Check fit. See if your project aligns with Eq Foundation.
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Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.

See if Eq Foundation could be a fit — then find open funders like them.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Eq Foundation provide?

Eq Foundation typically provides grants of £20,000 - £50,000.

Where does Eq Foundation fund charities?

Eq Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Eq Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Eq Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Eq Foundation?

Eq Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.