Kentown Wizard Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £3,300 – £7,000,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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kentownwizard.orgAbout Kentown Wizard Foundation
The Kentown Wizard Foundation was established in 2015 by UK philanthropist Kenneth Townsley. Its mission is to deliver positive, enduring impact on children and young adults with life-threatening conditions and serious disabilities. The Foundation emphasises maximum impact, innovation, wise stewardship, honesty, transparency, and deep collaboration. It proactively partners with aligned UK charities through sector research rather than open calls, fostering measurable results and sustainable change. Distinctive for its hands-on, values-driven model, the Foundation eschews transactional aid for long-term, high-impact partnerships with rigorous evaluation.
What Kentown Wizard Foundation funds
The Foundation tightly focuses on palliative care, respite and family support, medical interventions, disability inclusion, and life-enhancing experiences for UK children, young people, and their families. It funds project delivery, core costs, capacity building, and occasional capital for catalytic growth. Its work has a UK-wide scope with particular interest in North West England and Blackpool, and some international work is supported via UK delivery partners.
Who can apply
The Foundation exclusively supports established UK-registered charities, preferring medium to large organisations with expertise in severe youth illness or disability. It prioritises organisations that can demonstrate deep collaboration and a commitment to rigorous evaluation. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; it funds by invitation only.
What Kentown Wizard Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and does not fund through open calls. It focuses exclusively on children and young adults with life-threatening conditions and serious disabilities, and does not support general youth or community projects outside this remit.
How they like to fund
The Foundation funds by invitation only, proactively partnering with aligned UK charities through sector research. It supports project delivery, core costs, capacity building, and occasional capital for catalytic growth. The Foundation emphasises long-term, high-impact partnerships with rigorous evaluation, rather than transactional aid.
How much does Kentown Wizard Foundation 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.
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How to apply to Kentown Wizard Foundation
Kentown Wizard Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Kentown Wizard Foundation provide?
Kentown Wizard Foundation typically provides grants of £3,300 - £7,000,000.
Where does Kentown Wizard Foundation fund charities?
Kentown Wizard Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Kentown Wizard Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Kentown Wizard Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Kentown Wizard Foundation?
Kentown Wizard 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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