Karin Brass Memorial Fund
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- Typical grants
- Up to £50,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Karin Brass Memorial Fund
The Karin Brass Memorial Fund, established in 2021 as a charitable trust under the will of the late Karin Maria Brass, is a generalist grantmaker dedicated to advancing public benefit across England and Wales. Guided by trustees who prioritise responsive funding to emerging needs, the Fund values responsible stewardship, high governance standards, and flexibility. It operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Its truly open remit distinguishes it from cause-specific philanthropies, making it suitable for well-governed charities seeking flexible, sustainable support.
What Karin Brass Memorial Fund funds
The Fund supports a broad range of charitable activities including project funding, core costs, capital projects, and unrestricted grants. It works with registered charities and voluntary bodies of all sizes, from national arts institutions to local community groups, without restrictions on causes, sectors, beneficiary groups, or activities, as long as they deliver public benefit. The Fund supports arts and community causes, among others, and is open to any charitable activity that serves the public good across England and Wales.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups based in England or Wales, with no income thresholds or size limits. The Fund accommodates small voluntary bodies to major institutions. It only supports organisations, not individuals. The Fund operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are awarded at trustees' discretion.
What Karin Brass Memorial Fund doesn't fund
The Fund does not support individuals, only organisations. It does not accept unsolicited applications, as it operates on an invite-only basis. No other specific exclusions are stated, given its open remit to any charitable activity that delivers public benefit.
How they like to fund
The Fund provides flexible funding, including project funding, core costs, capital projects, and unrestricted grants. It works by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited approaches. Grants are awarded at trustees' discretion, with a focus on responsive funding to emerging needs.
How much does Karin Brass Memorial Fund 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 Karin Brass Memorial Fund
Karin Brass Memorial Fund 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.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Karin Brass Memorial Fund.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Karin Brass Memorial Fund provide?
Karin Brass Memorial Fund typically provides grants up to £50,000.
Where does Karin Brass Memorial Fund fund charities?
Karin Brass Memorial Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Karin Brass Memorial Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Karin Brass Memorial Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Karin Brass Memorial Fund?
Karin Brass Memorial Fund 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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