Imperial Health Charity
Could Imperial Health Charity fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £75,000
- Where they fund
- north west London, west London
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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imperialcharity.org.ukAbout Imperial Health Charity
Imperial Health Charity is an independent grantmaker dedicated to enhancing patient care, staff wellbeing, and health innovation within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals. Rooted in values of compassion, equity, and community empowerment, they fund through needs-led evidence and collaborative partnerships, prioritising holistic patient-centred approaches and staff-led creativity. The Charity integrates grantmaking with arts, volunteering, and Trust-led innovation, prioritising staff-proposed projects and evidence-based interventions.
What Imperial Health Charity funds
They support patient experience improvements including hospital redevelopments for clinical spaces, pioneering medical equipment for complex health needs and chronic conditions, clinical research fellowships, staff wellbeing initiatives addressing mental health and resilience, arts in health programmes for therapeutic engagement, volunteering infrastructure for peer support, and emergency hardship grants. Funding focuses on north west London, covering areas such as Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea, St Mary’s, Western Eye, and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals.
Who can apply
Community groups and organisations can apply, serving patients of all ages including children and adults with chronic illnesses, NHS frontline staff, families navigating hospital care, and surrounding communities seeking preventative health outreach and inclusive activities. The Charity prioritises staff-proposed projects and evidence-based approaches, with a geographic focus on north west London.
What Imperial Health Charity doesn't fund
They do not fund core NHS operating costs, statutory-funded activities, or projects replacing standard provision. Non-collaborative or unproven interventions lacking evidence of enhanced care are also excluded.
How they like to fund
The Charity welcomes unsolicited applications and funds through needs-led evidence and collaborative partnerships. They prioritise staff-led creativity and evidence-based interventions, supporting projects that address health inequalities and foster resilience.
How much does Imperial Health Charity 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.
Good to know
How to apply to Imperial Health Charity
Imperial Health Charity takes applications via two-stage application.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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.
See if Imperial Health Charity could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Imperial Health Charity provide?
Imperial Health Charity typically provides grants of £10,000 - £75,000.
Where does Imperial Health Charity fund charities?
Imperial Health Charity funds charities operating in north west London, west London.
Does Imperial Health Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Imperial Health Charity 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 Imperial Health Charity?
Imperial Health Charity takes applications via two-stage application. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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