Friends Provident Charitable Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £100,000 – £120,000
- Where they fund
- United Kingdom
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Three times yearly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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friendsprovidentfoundation.orgAbout Friends Provident Charitable Foundation
Friends Provident Charitable Foundation is an independent grant-making charity established in 2004 with an endowment from Friends Provident plc. Drawing on Quaker traditions of social responsibility, the Foundation's mission is to foster a fair, sustainable and resilient economy that prioritises people and the planet. They work to tackle social and environmental injustice through systems change. The Foundation offers grants for core costs, salaries and project delivery, and typically funds multi-year partnerships. They stand out for their long-term approach and commitment to challenging economic and philanthropic norms.
What Friends Provident Charitable Foundation funds
The Foundation supports work across the UK under its Building Resilient Economies programme, which focuses on themes such as decarbonisation, local economic power, participatory decision-making and diverse ownership models. They fund research, advocacy, policy development, community wealth building and innovative pilots. The Foundation also has a Shifting Cultural Perceptions programme and a Small Grants Scheme providing an entry route for under-resourced or newer entrants to economic systems change work. Grants can be for up to five years.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include registered charities, social enterprises, community groups and unincorporated associations. Support is available for non-constituted groups who can host their grant through a fiscal sponsor. The Foundation welcomes organisations of all sizes and does not restrict applications based on income. The Small Grants Scheme prioritises under-resourced or newer entrants to economic systems change work.
What Friends Provident Charitable Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund work outside the UK or unrelated to economic systems change. They do not support projects that do not align with their mission of fostering a fair, sustainable and resilient economy.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides grants for core costs, salaries and project delivery, typically through multi-year partnerships. They fund work across the UK and welcome unsolicited applications. Grants can be for up to five years.
How much does Friends Provident Charitable Foundation give?
Friends Provident Charitable Foundation runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 21 sourced facts
- Two-stage process
- Multi-year funding
- Online application form
- Multi-year funding
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 Friends Provident Charitable Foundation funds — and what they won't
Providing an entry route for under-resourced or newer entrants to economic systems change work
Good to know
How to apply to Friends Provident Charitable Foundation
Friends Provident Charitable Foundation takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: two-stage process.
- Decisions are typically three times yearly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Friends Provident Charitable Foundation's application asks
We hold the 25 questions from Friends Provident Charitable Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Applicant organisation: In no more than a few sentences, set out who you are. It might be helpful to mention when your organisation was founded, its size, legal status and what its primary activities are.”
“Background: Describe the context for the work for which you are seeking support, including reference to existing literature and / or practice.”
23 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Friends Provident Charitable Foundation provide?
Friends Provident Charitable Foundation runs 3 grant programmes — Building Resilient Economies programme: Up to £200,000 · Shifting Cultural Perceptions: Up to £150,000 · Small Grants Scheme: Up to £10,000.
Where does Friends Provident Charitable Foundation fund charities?
Friends Provident Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in United Kingdom.
Does Friends Provident Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Friends Provident Charitable 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 Friends Provident Charitable Foundation?
Friends Provident Charitable Foundation takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: two-stage process.
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