Kenora Charitable Foundation
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kenora.org.ukAbout Kenora Charitable Foundation
Kenora Charitable Foundation is an independent family trust established in 2020 by Charles and Derica Noall. Led by intergenerational Noall family trustees, the Foundation is rooted in a belief in equitable opportunities for all young people regardless of financial or geographic barriers. Its mission is to nurture youth potential through physical and mental health promotion, educational advancement, and personal and social development. The Foundation takes a hands-on, partnership-driven approach, offering not just funding but also expertise, guidance, and a community of practice among grantees. Distinctively family-led and proactive, Kenora avoids transactional giving.
What Kenora Charitable Foundation funds
Kenora funds initiatives exclusively for young people under 25, with a focus on education via scholarships, maintenance allowances, and higher education grants; mental and physical health programmes; and projects that build resilience, wellbeing, and growth through sports, arts, or community engagement. It supports diverse youth charities with project grants, core funding, capacity building, and multi-year commitments, favouring grassroots efforts that create meaningful milestones. The Foundation primarily operates in the south of England but extends its support across England.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities working with young people under 25, with a preference for small to medium-sized, community-level organisations. The Foundation supports charities across England, with a focus on the south. There are no strict income thresholds, and no religious restriction applies. Funding is by invitation only, with no unsolicited applications or open calls; trustees proactively select partners.
What Kenora Charitable Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not support non-UK entities, causes unrelated to young people under 25, or activities that fall outside its focus on education, health, and personal development. It also does not accept unsolicited applications.
How they like to fund
Kenora offers project grants, core funding, capacity building, and multi-year commitments. It works by invitation only, partnering with grantees through a hands-on, relationship-driven approach that includes expertise, guidance, and a community of practice. The Foundation favours grassroots efforts and avoids transactional giving.
How much does Kenora Charitable Foundation give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Kenora Charitable Foundation’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Kenora Charitable Foundation
Kenora Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Kenora Charitable Foundation provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Kenora Charitable Foundation directly for current funding levels.
Where does Kenora Charitable Foundation fund charities?
Kenora Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Kenora Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Kenora Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Kenora Charitable Foundation?
Kenora Charitable 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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