Focus Foundation

Could Focus Foundation fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.

Typical grants: £2,000 – £8,000
Where they fund: England, Wales, Scotland
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Two-stage application
Decisions: Quarterly

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

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focusfoundation.org.uk

About Focus Foundation

Focus Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Focus Group, supporting grassroots charities across the UK. The foundation believes in providing direct, practical support to organisations that are often overlooked by larger funders, prioritising inclusivity, transparency, and partnership. Its work focuses on benefiting children and young people, improving mental health, and strengthening community development. The foundation takes a hands-on, relational approach to grant-making, favouring smaller, frontline organisations.

What Focus Foundation funds

Focus Foundation funds projects that benefit children and young people, mental health, and community development. It supports project delivery, equipment, and salaries. The main grant programme covers a wide range of activities, while a separate small grants programme focuses on equipment needs. The foundation works with grassroots charities across the UK, with a particular focus on areas where Focus Group has a presence, such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness.

Who can apply

Registered charities, community groups, and social enterprises can apply. The foundation prioritises smaller, grassroots organisations that serve children, young people, and the wider community. It welcomes applications from across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. There is no religious restriction on applicants.

What Focus Foundation doesn't fund

Focus Foundation does not fund core costs or part-funded projects. The small grants programme is limited to equipment only. The foundation prefers to support initiatives with clear, measurable outcomes and avoids funding activities that lack tangible results.

How they like to fund

The main grant programme offers multi-year funding, while the small grants programme provides one-off grants for equipment. No match funding is required. The foundation accepts unsolicited applications and focuses on building relationships with the organisations it supports.

How much does Focus Foundation give?

Focus Foundation runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 27 sourced facts

Main Grant ProgrammeCurrently closed

£2,000 – £8,000

Next round opens 1 September 2026
4 rounds a year
Decisions in ~4 weeks
Multi-year funding

Small Grants Programme

Up to £1,000

By invitation only
Decisions in ~4 weeks
Single-year grants

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What Focus Foundation funds — and what they won't

Costs they'll cover

Project deliveryEquipmentSalariesCore costs

They don't fund

Core costs

The full exclusions list (1)

We do not accept applications for ‘part funded’ projects.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Children & youthMental health

How to apply to Focus Foundation

Focus Foundation takes applications via two-stage application.

Published programme route: by invitation only.
Decisions are typically quarterly.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

What Focus Foundation's application asks

We hold the 16 questions from Focus Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.

Question 1

“Organisation Name”

Question 2

“Charity or Company Number”

14 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.

How it works

1
Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
2
See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Focus Foundation could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Focus Foundation provide?

Focus Foundation runs 2 grant programmes — Main Grant Programme: £2,000 – £8,000 · Small Grants Programme: Up to £1,000.

Where does Focus Foundation fund charities?

Focus Foundation funds charities operating in England, Wales, Scotland.

Does Focus Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Focus Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Focus Foundation not fund?

Their published exclusions include: We do not accept applications for ‘part funded’ projects.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Focus Foundation?

Focus Foundation takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: by invitation only.