Holroyd Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £100,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Holroyd Foundation
The Holroyd Foundation was established in 2014 by philanthropists Bill and Julie Holroyd. It aims to promote health, welfare, education, and opportunity, with a strong emphasis on empowering young people who lack resources or support. Rooted in the founders' hands-on social entrepreneurship, the Foundation values real-world impact, business-like efficiency, and a people-oriented approach. It seeks scalable, innovative programmes that foster inclusion and well-being for UK youth. The Foundation supports UK-registered charities of all sizes across the UK, funding project costs, core costs, unrestricted grants, and capacity building. Distinctively, the trustees plan to distribute all assets over time, leveraging the founders' expertise for high-impact philanthropy.
What Holroyd Foundation funds
The Foundation funds initiatives in health, youth empowerment, welfare, and opportunity. It supports work that addresses social challenges for young people, particularly those who lack resources or support. Programmes can be at any scale, from grassroots to national, and can take place anywhere in the UK. Funding is available for a variety of costs, including project costs, core costs, unrestricted grants, and capacity building. The Foundation favours organisations that can demonstrate measurable, large-scale outcomes aligned with youth-focused missions.
Who can apply
The Foundation supports UK-registered charities of all sizes, with no income thresholds or religious restrictions. Its focus is on organisations working with young people, particularly those who lack resources or support. Charities based anywhere in the UK are eligible, and the Foundation funds both grassroots and national organisations. It does not accept unsolicited applications; proposals are reviewed by invitation only, often through existing partnerships.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers a flexible funding style, supporting project costs, core costs, unrestricted grants, and capacity building. It favours organisations that can demonstrate measurable, large-scale outcomes. The Foundation plans to distribute all its assets over time, reflecting a commitment to high-impact philanthropy. Applications are by invitation only, and trustees review proposals at their discretion, often through existing partnerships.
How much does Holroyd 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 Holroyd Foundation
Holroyd 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.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Holroyd Foundation provide?
Holroyd Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £100,000.
Where does Holroyd Foundation fund charities?
Holroyd Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Holroyd Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Holroyd Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Holroyd Foundation?
Holroyd 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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