Keith Howard Foundation

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Typical grants: £5,000 – £30,000
Where they fund: Yorkshire, International (via Yorkshire based organisations), Yorkshire (within the boundaries of the counties of North, West and South Yorkshire and the East Riding)
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Online form
Decisions: Three times yearly

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About Keith Howard Foundation

The Keith Howard Foundation is an independent charitable trust that supports charities and community groups across Yorkshire. Established with a mission to create lasting societal change, the Foundation values local action and also enables Yorkshire-based organisations to respond to international crises. It operates two funding streams: a Main Grant Programme for a wide range of activities, and an Emergency Fund for immediate and significant needs. The Foundation prioritises work that benefits children and young people, families, and communities, and is committed to sustainable impact across a broad range of causes.

What Keith Howard Foundation funds

The Foundation funds a wide range of causes including arts and culture, sport and recreation, education and skills, community development, physical and mental health, and animal welfare. Funded activities can include food banks, support for children in crises, and relief for environmental events. The Main Grant Programme supports work across Yorkshire, while the Emergency Fund addresses immediate and significant needs within the Yorkshire region or efforts by Yorkshire-based organisations to address international crises. The Foundation does not fund capital works or salaries.

Who can apply

Registered charities and community groups based within the boundaries of the counties of North, West and South Yorkshire and the East Riding can apply. The Foundation prioritises work that benefits children and young people, families, and communities. There is no religious restriction. The Foundation values local action and also supports Yorkshire-based organisations responding to international crises.

What Keith Howard Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation does not fund capital works or salaries. It will not be responsible for the financial survival of any partner, except certain animal charities supported before a policy change. Grants may be refused if insufficient funding is available elsewhere to ensure survival or success.

How they like to fund

The Foundation offers both one-off and multi-year grants through its Main Grant Programme, while the Emergency Fund provides one-off grants for immediate needs. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and values partnership with grantees.

How much does Keith Howard Foundation give?

Keith Howard Foundation runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 26 sourced facts

Emergency FundRolling applications

Online application form
Single-year grants

Main Grant ProgrammeOpen to applications

Up to £10,000

Online application form
1 rounds a year
Multi-year funding

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What Keith Howard Foundation funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Emergency fund to address immediate and significant need within the Yorkshire region or efforts by Yorkshire based organisations to address international crises. Examples include food banks, children in crises, relief for environmental events.

Where they fund

YorkshireInternational (via Yorkshire based organisations)Yorkshire (within the boundaries of the counties of North, West and South Yorkshire and the East Riding)

They don't fund

Capital works & buildingsSalaries

The full exclusions list (2)

The Foundation will not be responsible for the financial survival of any partner (except certain animal charities prior to 2023).
Grants may be refused if insufficient funding is available elsewhere to ensure survival or success.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Children & youthArts & cultureSport & recreationEducation

How to apply to Keith Howard Foundation

Keith Howard Foundation takes applications via online form.

Published programme route: online application form.
Decisions are typically three times yearly.
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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Keith Howard Foundation provide?

Keith Howard Foundation runs 2 grant programmes — Main Grant Programme: Up to £10,000.

Where does Keith Howard Foundation fund charities?

Keith Howard Foundation funds charities operating in Yorkshire, International (via Yorkshire based organisations), Yorkshire (within the boundaries of the counties of North, West and South Yorkshire and the East Riding).

Does Keith Howard Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Keith Howard Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Keith Howard Foundation not fund?

Their published exclusions include: The Foundation will not be responsible for the financial survival of any partner (except certain animal charities prior to 2023).; Grants may be refused if insufficient funding is available elsewhere to ensure survival or success.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Keith Howard Foundation?

Keith Howard Foundation takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.