John Caudwell Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £100,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout John Caudwell Foundation
The John Caudwell Foundation, established in 2017, is a grant-making trust that supports children with disabilities and advances health outcomes, with a focus on Lyme disease. Inspired by the founder's family experience, its mission is to address unmet needs through medical research, treatment, awareness, equipment, family support, and innovative interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders and complex illnesses. The founder covers all administrative costs so that donations go directly to charitable purposes. A family-led trust, it prioritises underserved populations and aims for systemic change through high-impact, bespoke programmes.
What John Caudwell Foundation funds
The Foundation funds projects that deliver tangible benefits to disabled and neurodivergent children, at-risk youth, and those with Lyme disease or co-infections. It supports initiatives by affiliated organisations including Caudwell Children, which provides national services; Caudwell LymeCo, focused on research and advocacy; and Caudwell Youth, offering mentoring. Grant types encompass project funding, core costs, capacity building, and capital support, all aimed at addressing innovative health and social care gaps neglected by statutory services. The Foundation operates in England and Wales, prioritising underserved populations and seeking to catalyse systemic change through high-impact, bespoke programmes.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities in England and Wales, with no income or religious restrictions. The Foundation supports organisations of any size and prioritises underserved populations. Applications are by invitation only via trustee networks—no unsolicited proposals are accepted.
What John Caudwell Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and focuses on transformative, evidence-based support rather than marginal aid. It does not fund general community projects outside its specified focus areas of children with disabilities, health outcomes, and Lyme disease.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers project, core, capacity, and capital funding, supporting both one-off and multi-year initiatives. Funding is provided by invitation only, favouring high-impact, bespoke programmes aligned with the founder's focus. Administrative costs are covered by the founder, ensuring donations go directly to charitable purposes.
How much does John Caudwell 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.
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How to apply to John Caudwell Foundation
John Caudwell 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 quarterly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does John Caudwell Foundation provide?
John Caudwell Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £100,000.
Where does John Caudwell Foundation fund charities?
John Caudwell Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does John Caudwell Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
John Caudwell Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from John Caudwell Foundation?
John Caudwell 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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