Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust)
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- Typical grants
- £50,000 – £200,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust)
The Federated Foundation, also known as the Borwick Charitable Trust, is a family-founded grantmaking charity led by the Borwick family. Established to advance health and save lives, its mission originally focused on research into heart disease in adults and children. Under trustee discretion, the foundation now supports a wide array of charitable health purposes worldwide, though primarily benefiting England and Wales. The foundation values scientific progress, prudent investment for long-term impact, and alleviating burdens from serious illnesses. It takes a conservative, mission-driven approach, favouring established partners over open calls. This quiet institutional backer prioritises durable medical advances and avoids community grants or unproven ventures.
What Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust) funds
The foundation prioritises medical research, particularly cardiovascular health, alongside disability support, capacity-building, and direct aid for people with health needs. Funding supports core costs, projects, and research grants to medium-to-large charities and academic institutions advancing patient outcomes. Examples include sustained backing for organisations like the Thyroid Trust and other medical bodies focused on high-impact interventions. Geographically, the foundation is unrestricted but centred on England and Wales. It focuses on health-related causes, with a particular emphasis on heart health and aligned fields, and supports work that alleviates burdens from serious illnesses.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities or academic institutions with proven track records in health research or disability services. No strict income thresholds apply, though preference leans toward significant organisations. The foundation is geographically unrestricted but centred on England and Wales. Beneficiaries include people with health needs and those with disabilities. The foundation seeks established partners with a record of impact in their fields, and the work should primarily benefit people in England and Wales.
What Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust) doesn't fund
The foundation does not fund community grants or unproven ventures. It also does not accept unsolicited applications, as it works by invitation only. Its focus is on established health and disability charities and academic institutions, so it does not support other charitable areas.
How they like to fund
The foundation works by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications. It provides funding for core costs, projects, and research grants. It favours established partners and offers sustained backing to organisations with a proven track record. The foundation operates as a quiet institutional backer, focusing on durable medical advances rather than short-term projects.
How much does Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust) 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.
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How to apply to Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust)
Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust) 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 Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust) provide?
Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust) typically provides grants of £50,000 - £200,000.
Where does Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust) fund charities?
Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust) funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust) accept unsolicited applications?
Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust) does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust)?
Federated Foundation (Also Known as the Borwick Charitable Trust) 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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