Fantastic Peach Foundation UK Limited

Fantastic Peach Foundation UK Limited, established in May 2021 as charity number 1197767 and dissolved in August 2025, was a time-limited philanthropic entity dedicated to advancing health and education for vulnerable individuals and children while promoting education on racism and anti-hate. Led by trustees including Chair Donald Sturrock, Ophelia Dahl, and Luciana Berger, it embodied values of equity, dignity, compassion for the marginalized, and challenging prejudice to foster inclusive societies. Distinctively, it operated as a major donor-backed foundation delivering large-scale, catalytic grants over a short lifespan, culminating in asset transfers to a donor-advised fund for enduring impact rather than perpetual operations.

The foundation prioritized improving health outcomes for disadvantaged groups, enhancing educational access for at-risk children, and building resilience against hate and racism through strategic initiatives in England and Wales. It supported organizations delivering services and driving systemic change for vulnerable people and communities affected by prejudice, focusing on mission-aligned projects rather than generalist or routine activities.

Grants targeted medium to large established charities capable of large-scale impact, with no strict income limits but a preference for those serving England and Wales beneficiaries; it accepted no religious or geographic base restrictions beyond this focus. Funding was strictly invitation-only, with trustees selecting pre-identified recipients—no unsolicited applications, public deadlines, or open calls. Typical grants ranged from £100,000 to £5,000,000, exemplified by £28.3 million expended in 2023. Exclusions included small-scale, operational, or non-strategic support, setting it apart as a high-impact, legacy-oriented funder now inactive post-dissolution.