Florence Nightingale Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £350 – £1,500
- Applications
- Not accepted
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florence-nightingale-foundation.org.ukAbout Florence Nightingale Foundation
The Florence Nightingale Foundation is an independent UK charity established in 1912 as a living memorial to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Rooted in her legacy, the Foundation advances the study and practice of nursing, midwifery, and health visiting by fostering compassionate, transformative leadership. Core values include equity, compassion, evidence-based practice, sustainability, and public benefit. The Foundation focuses on leadership development at all career stages, with a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and tackling health inequalities. It funds targeted professional development for nurses and midwives in NHS, social care, and independent sectors, prioritising underrepresented and marginalised groups. Supported activities include leadership scholarships, fellowships, courses, action learning sets, coaching, and policy think tanks. Work spans mental health, acute care, forensic, community, and critical fields, aiming for better patient safety and system-wide change. Geographically, they operate across the UK with some global reach. What makes them distinctive is their direct link to Florence Nightingale's legacy and their commitment to anti-racism and ESG principles.
What Florence Nightingale Foundation funds
The Foundation supports professional development in nursing, midwifery, and health visiting leadership. Funded activities include leadership scholarships, fellowships, courses, action learning sets, coaching, and policy think tanks. The work they support spans mental health, acute care, forensic, community, and critical fields, with a focus on improving patient safety and driving system-wide change. Geographically, their funding covers the UK with some global reach.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are individual UK-registered nurses and midwives who are NMC-registered, typically at Band 5 and above, and who have employer endorsement. Organisations such as NHS Trusts can nominate individuals for fellowships or book group programmes but cannot apply unsolicited. The Foundation prioritises underrepresented and marginalised groups, including those from diverse backgrounds, to help tackle health inequalities. Applications are open to individuals across all UK nations, with some global access.
What Florence Nightingale Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund charities, general research, or clinical projects outside nursing and midwifery leadership. They exclusively support professional development in nursing, midwifery, and health visiting leadership, and do not fund activities unrelated to these fields.
How they like to fund
The Foundation funds targeted professional development through scholarships, fellowships, and courses. They do not accept unsolicited applications; individuals must be nominated or apply through specific programmes with employer endorsement. Funding covers full scholarships (minus an employer contribution) and courses at varying costs. They work by invitation and through structured programmes, focusing on leadership development at all career stages.
How much does Florence Nightingale Foundation give?
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How to apply to Florence Nightingale Foundation
Florence Nightingale Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Florence Nightingale Foundation provide?
Florence Nightingale Foundation typically provides grants of £350 - £1,500.
Where does Florence Nightingale Foundation fund charities?
Florence Nightingale Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Florence Nightingale Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Florence Nightingale Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Florence Nightingale Foundation?
Florence Nightingale 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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