Harry Bacon Foundation

The foundation funds a wide variety of charitable activities, including project work, core costs and other operational support. It has no specified cause areas or beneficiary groups, instead welcoming applications that aid people and communities through generalist interventions. Historically, it has favoured small to medium-sized organisations, including grassroots bodies. Grants are made to charities and voluntary groups operating anywhere in England and Wales, with no geographic restrictions within those nations. The foundation’s flexibility means it can support many different types of charitable need.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community or voluntary groups based in England and Wales. The foundation does not impose income thresholds or religious restrictions, and there is no requirement to serve a particular beneficiary group. While open to all eligible organisations, the foundation has a preference for smaller entities, including grassroots groups. Unsolicited applications are welcomed, and the foundation’s inclusive approach means it considers a broad range of charitable purposes.

The foundation does not publish any specific exclusions. It considers a wide range of charitable activities and has no thematic restrictions. As a generalist funder, it is open to supporting many different causes and types of work.

The foundation supports both project costs and core costs, offering flexible funding to meet organisational needs. It welcomes unsolicited applications and operates with transparent processes. Grants are made on a discretionary basis, reflecting the foundation’s open and inclusive funding style.