Foster Wood Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £30,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Foster Wood Foundation
The Foster Wood Foundation, established in 2004, is a UK-registered charity that advances the Christian faith, relieves poverty, and promotes education across England and Wales. Guided by a volunteer board of trustees who emphasise stewardship, risk management, and Christian principles, the Foundation supports community wellbeing through flexible grants, human resources, facilities, advocacy, and advice. Its values-driven approach targets practical aid for individuals and communities in need, reflecting a discreet, values-led grant-making style without a public application process.
What Foster Wood Foundation funds
The Foundation funds initiatives in education and training, health and life-saving efforts, poverty and famine relief, religious activities, and economic or community development, including employment support. Grants can cover project work, operational costs, capital needs, and unrestricted aid for aligned charities. It supports charities operating in England and Wales, with a focus on practical aid for individuals and communities in need.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities operating in England or Wales, with no income size limits or religious restrictions. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or non-charities. Trustees select recipients at their discretion, and the Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications, so it appeals to established charities sharing its Christian ethos, poverty relief, and education focus.
What Foster Wood Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or non-charities. It does not accept unsolicited applications, and funding is directed at the trustees' initiative rather than through a public process.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides flexible grants that can cover project work, operational costs, capital needs, and unrestricted aid. It does not accept unsolicited applications and works by invitation, with funding directed at the trustees' initiative.
How much does Foster Wood Foundation 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 Foster Wood Foundation
Foster Wood Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Foster Wood Foundation provide?
Foster Wood Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £30,000.
Where does Foster Wood Foundation fund charities?
Foster Wood Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Foster Wood Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Foster Wood Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Foster Wood Foundation?
Foster Wood 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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