Francis Winham Foundation
Could Francis Winham Foundation fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- England
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Francis Winham Foundation
The Francis Winham Foundation is a traditional grant-making charitable trust established in 1979 in England, dedicated exclusively to enhancing the quality of life for elderly and aged people. Founded by or in honour of the Winham family, with longstanding chair Josephine Winham and a small board of trustees, it embodies values of effective resource stewardship, operational transparency, minimal overheads, and maximised charitable impact, maintaining unwavering focus on vulnerable older people. The trust funds social welfare projects solely for older individuals in England, including day care, befriending schemes, community transport, health and wellbeing initiatives, advocacy, respite care, and practical support services.
What Francis Winham Foundation funds
The foundation funds social welfare projects for elderly and aged people in England. Supported activities include day care, befriending schemes, community transport, health and wellbeing initiatives, advocacy, respite care, and practical support services. Grants cover project funding and core costs, prioritising direct interventions that promote social inclusion, independence, improved health, and reduced isolation. The trust operates throughout England and Wales, with a focus on England.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities operating in England with activities directly benefiting the elderly. The foundation supports organisations only, not individuals. No income thresholds apply, though patterns favour small to medium-sized charities. Unsolicited applications are welcomed on a rolling basis.
What Francis Winham Foundation doesn't fund
The foundation does not support individuals, non-charities, capital projects, capacity building, or any cause outside elderly welfare in England. It maintains a singular purpose, focusing exclusively on its stated mission.
How they like to fund
Grants cover project funding and core costs. The trust welcomes unsolicited applications on a rolling basis. Funding is typically one-off or project-based, with no multi-year commitments mentioned.
How much does Francis Winham 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.
Good to know
How to apply to Francis Winham Foundation
Francis Winham Foundation takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Francis Winham Foundation on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION, charity number 278092.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Francis Winham Foundation provide?
Francis Winham Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £10,000.
Where does Francis Winham Foundation fund charities?
Francis Winham Foundation funds charities operating in England.
Does Francis Winham Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Francis Winham Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Francis Winham Foundation?
Francis Winham Foundation takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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