Jigsaw Network C.I.O.
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Jigsaw Network C.I.O., a Charitable Incorporated Organisation established on 18 November 2019 (charity number 1186409), is a generalist grantmaker guided by founding trustees Neil Blair (chair), Debra Blair, and Neil Schiff. Its core mission advances public benefit through relieving poverty, advancing children's education and welfare, supporting citizenship and community development, and promoting religious and racial harmony, with a broad remit encompassing education, disability support, economic and community development, and equality/diversity. Rooted in inclusivity and aid for vulnerable groups, it emphasises flexible, responsive funding aligned with UK charity law, enabling rapid growth from £100,000 income in 2020 to over £1.2 million in 2023, with matching grant expenditure exceeding £1 million annually.
The funder supports a wide array of charitable activities, including projects for poverty alleviation, children's welfare and education, community cohesion, and equality initiatives, benefiting disadvantaged individuals, children, and communities. Grants go to organisations and individuals alike, covering project work, core costs, unrestricted support, and innovative or mainstream efforts, with examples like international aid via The Atlas Foundation in Israel. There are no narrow thematic restrictions, making it ideal for generalist charitable purposes.
Eligible entities face no specified restrictions on legal status, size, or income; it funds small grassroots groups to larger charities, primarily in England and Wales per recent activities, though its constitution permits UK-wide and global reach. Typical grants range from £10,000 to £100,000, with occasional larger awards over £250,000.
Jigsaw does not accept unsolicited applications, relying on trustee discretion without published processes, deadlines, or rounds. Distinctive for its scale, flexibility, and low overheads, it stands out among generalists by proactively identifying high-impact opportunities across diverse causes, prioritising governance, risk management, and public benefit without exclusions beyond non-charitable aims.
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Jigsaw Network C.I.O. typically provides grants ranging from £10,000 - £100,000.
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Jigsaw Network C.I.O. funds charities operating in UK.
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