Haskel Family Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Haskel Family Foundation
The Haskel Family Foundation was established in 1994 by Lord Simon Haskel and Susan Haskel. It is a family-governed grantmaker led by its founding trustees, with no paid staff and a volunteer-driven ethos. The foundation's mission emphasises responsible stewardship of generated income to support a broad spectrum of general charitable purposes, including education and training, arts, culture, heritage and science, and aid for people of specific ethnic or racial origins. It prioritises sound financial controls, risk management, and responsive philanthropy. The foundation is a discreet, trustee-discretion funder with a flexible, generalist approach unbound by themes. It values transparency and family-led impact over rigid strategies, making it ideal for pre-selected partners seeking responsive support without bureaucratic hurdles.
What Haskel Family Foundation funds
The foundation funds a broad spectrum of general charitable purposes. Specific areas include education and training, arts, culture, heritage and science, as well as aid for people of specific ethnic or racial origins. It supports diverse types of work including projects, research, unrestricted grants, core costs, and capacity-building. The foundation targets established organisations with proven track records that align with trustees' values. Geographically, it supports national and local charities operating in England and Wales, and also assists the wider public and voluntary organisations.
Who can apply
Eligible entities are strictly UK-registered charities and academic institutions operating in the UK. The foundation prefers medium to large organisations that demonstrate strong mission alignment and a proven track record. Beneficiary groups include ethnic communities and the general public. There are no religious restrictions. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; funding decisions are made internally by trustees.
How they like to fund
The foundation works by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications. It provides flexible support including unrestricted grants, core costs, projects, research, and capacity-building. Funding decisions are made internally by trustees, reflecting a responsive, family-led approach.
How much does Haskel Family 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 Haskel Family Foundation
Haskel Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Haskel Family Foundation provide?
Haskel Family Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does Haskel Family Foundation fund charities?
Haskel Family Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Haskel Family Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Haskel Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Haskel Family Foundation?
Haskel Family 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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