Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation
The Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation, established in 1992 as the principal beneficiary of Lilian Sully's residuary estate, is a trustee-led grant-maker with an expendable endowment. Its mission is to relieve suffering, distress, disease and poverty among children; to provide educational assistance to children, families and communities; and to conserve Epping Forest as a public amenity, alongside other general charitable purposes. Guided by public benefit principles, the Foundation takes an evidence-based approach and prioritises health, social welfare, education and poverty alleviation for vulnerable children and families, as well as environmental conservation. What makes the Foundation distinctive is its flexible, values-driven approach: the trustees work responsively, often with organisations they know, enabling support for innovative research, immediate welfare needs and organisations of all sizes—always with a steadfast focus on children and families.
What Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation funds
The Foundation funds a broad spectrum of work, including therapeutic play, addiction recovery, emergency services, carer support, dementia research, food poverty relief and community wellbeing projects. It supports project and core costs, revenue and capital needs, and both unrestricted and restricted grants, with reach from grassroots groups to national charities. The Foundation has a preference for projects linked to Epping Forest while also supporting UK-wide work.
Who can apply
Applicants are UK-registered charities or groups operating in England and Wales. The Foundation prioritises vulnerable children and families, and supports organisations of all sizes, from local grassroots to national charities. There is a preference for projects linked to Epping Forest, but UK-wide work is also considered.
What Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund non-charitable objects. It avoids activities that do not align with its mission of relieving suffering, distress, disease and poverty among children, providing educational assistance, or conserving Epping Forest.
How they like to fund
The Foundation supports project and core costs, revenue and capital needs, and both unrestricted and restricted grants. It takes a flexible, values-driven approach, working responsively and often with organisations the trustees know. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.
How much does Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation give?
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How to apply to Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation
Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation provide?
Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.
Where does Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation fund charities?
Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation?
Joseph and Lilian Sully 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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