Freshfield Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £3,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Freshfield Foundation
The Freshfield Foundation is a UK grant-making charity established in 1991, committed to driving lasting positive impact through sustainable development, climate change mitigation, and overseas disaster relief. Rooted in social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and ethical philanthropy, it partners with charities to foster systemic change for vulnerable populations, ecosystems, and communities. The Foundation prefers resilience-building projects with clear, measurable outcomes, prioritising scalable benefits over short-term fixes. Its funding character is disciplined and outcome-focused, investing in environmental and humanitarian resilience.
What Freshfield Foundation funds
The Foundation funds practical initiatives by UK-registered charities in England and Wales, typically small to medium-sized with proven track records. It supports zero-carbon efforts, community resilience programs, international disaster response, and capacity-building in environmental protection, health, and infrastructure. Their work intersects with economic development, amateur sport, and community well-being, always requiring strong governance, monitoring, and evaluation. The focus is on tangible project delivery, such as local sustainability strategies and overseas humanitarian aid, with an emphasis on scalable benefits.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities based in England and Wales, typically small to medium-sized with proven track records. There are no strict income limits but a preference for mission-aligned organizations. The Foundation prioritises work benefiting vulnerable populations, ecosystems, children, young people, people with disabilities, and communities facing health, employment, accommodation, or conservation challenges. Strong governance, monitoring, and evaluation are essential.
What Freshfield Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund individuals, core or unrestricted funding, broad advocacy, or non-charity entities. It focuses on project-based resilience-building rather than general operating costs or lobbying activities.
How they like to fund
The Foundation awards grants at trustee discretion via invitation only, with no unsolicited applications accepted. It works through networks and referrals. Grants are typically small and made as one-off project investments rather than multi-year commitments.
How much does Freshfield 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 Freshfield Foundation
Freshfield Foundation 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Freshfield Foundation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Freshfield Foundation provide?
Freshfield Foundation typically provides grants of £1,000 - £3,000.
Where does Freshfield Foundation fund charities?
Freshfield Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Freshfield Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Freshfield Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Freshfield Foundation?
Freshfield 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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