Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund
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- Typical grants
- £100,000 – £500,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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kklf.org.ukAbout Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund
Established in 1984 as part of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts, the Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund was an independent grant-making trust dedicated to advancing medical research, treatments, and patient care for leukaemia and related haematological malignancies. Governed by expert trustees and scientific advisers from leading UK institutions, it emphasised rigorous peer review and scientific excellence. The fund supported both laboratory and translational research alongside patient-centred initiatives. It distinguished itself through proactive, impactful investments that catalysed collaborations and addressed clinical gaps in haematology. The fund concluded its grantmaking activities and no longer accepts applications.
What Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund funds
The fund supported high-calibre projects in haematology, including basic and clinical research, fellowships, capital infrastructure, and direct patient and family support services. It funded community aid for blood cancer patients and haematology facilities. Beneficiaries included people with blood cancers, their families, carers, and frontline services in research institutions, NHS Trusts, and charities across the UK. The fund prioritised innovations that improved understanding, treatments, and quality of life.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants were limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions based in the UK. The fund preferred medium-to-large research-led organisations and did not set income thresholds. Beneficiaries spanned people with blood cancers, their families, carers, and frontline services in research institutions, NHS Trusts, and charities. Unsolicited applications were not accepted; the fund worked by invitation.
What Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund doesn't fund
The fund did not support projects outside haematology, public fundraising activities, or indefinite low-spend models. It focused on high-impact investments rather than ongoing operational costs.
How they like to fund
The fund operated by invitation, making proactive investments in high-calibre projects. It supported research, fellowships, capital infrastructure, and patient support services, often as part of strategic collaborations. Unsolicited applications were not accepted.
How much does Kay Kendall Leukaemia 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.
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How to apply to Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund
Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund provide?
Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund typically provides grants of £100,000 - £500,000.
Where does Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund fund charities?
Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund?
Kay Kendall Leukaemia 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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