Helping Foundation
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Helping Foundation
The Helping Foundation is a UK endowment-based funder established to advance general charitable purposes, education and training, poverty relief, and religious activities. It operates with a generalist ethos focused on stewardship and long-term sustainability, prioritising enduring public benefit across diverse sectors. Governed by five trustees, the Foundation does not follow a narrow strategic focus or published theory of change. Its classical funding model positions it as a stable, high-capacity source for core charitable support rather than targeted interventions.
What Helping Foundation funds
The Foundation supports a wide array of UK charities with unrestricted grants that can be used for operational costs, programme delivery, service delivery, educational initiatives, poverty alleviation, and religious work. Its funding is flexible across diverse sectors, covering everything from core costs to project expenses. There are no thematic exclusions beyond non-charitable activities, so the Foundation can support a variety of project types and beneficiary groups. The Foundation provides funding UK-wide, with a preference for established medium-to-large organisations.
Who can apply
Only UK-registered charities based in the UK are eligible to receive funding. The Foundation favours medium-to-large organisations with a proven track record, rather than small grassroots groups. There are no restrictions on beneficiary groups, faith, or project type, as long as the charity's work falls within charitable purposes. The Foundation's broad objects mean that charities working in education, poverty relief, religious activities, and general charitable purposes are all welcome.
What Helping Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund non-charitable activities or organisations that are not UK-registered charities. Beyond these exclusions, there are no thematic restrictions, so charities in any sector can apply provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
How they like to fund
The Foundation awards unrestricted grants at the discretion of its trustees. It does not accept unsolicited applications, and there are no public application processes or published guidance. All funding decisions are made internally without a formal application round.
How much does Helping Foundation give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Helping Foundation’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Helping Foundation
Helping Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Helping Foundation provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Helping Foundation directly for current funding levels.
Where does Helping Foundation fund charities?
Helping Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Helping Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Helping Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Helping Foundation?
Helping 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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