King's College Hospital Charity

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Typical grants: £5,000 – £50,000
Where they fund: South-East London, Denmark Hill, Orpington
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Invitation only

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About King's College Hospital Charity

King's College Hospital Charity supports King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust by funding projects that go beyond the core responsibilities of the NHS. The charity prioritises reaching patients in greatest need, particularly those who are frail or vulnerable, and aims to reduce health inequalities. It funds work across physical health, mental health, and disability, supporting project delivery, equipment, capital works, and salaries. An additionality policy means the charity cannot pay for anything considered a core normal function of the NHS. All funding is directed locally to the Trust, with a focus on enhancing care for patients with the most complex needs.

What King's College Hospital Charity funds

The charity funds projects across physical health, mental health, and disability. It supports project delivery, equipment, capital works, and salaries. Funding is directed locally to King's College Hospital NHS Trust sites, including King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill), Princess Royal University Hospital, and Orpington Hospital. Priorities include reaching patients in greatest need and improving outcomes for those who are particularly frail or vulnerable. A strategic stream focuses on AI, digital, and technology projects that make a meaningful difference for patients who are most vulnerable or experience health inequalities, with sustainable delivery beyond grant funding.

Who can apply

Applications are open to all Trust areas, departments, and care groups within King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, including clinical and non-clinical staff. The charity prioritises projects that benefit patients, especially those who are frail, vulnerable, or experiencing health inequalities. There is no religious restriction. Applicants with a designated fund for their ward or department that could cover the project are redirected to that fund.

What King's College Hospital Charity doesn't fund

The charity does not fund research, training, or core costs. Under its additionality policy, it cannot pay for anything considered a core normal function of the NHS. For the strategic fund, enhancements or developments to EPIC or MyChart that are the Trust's responsibility are excluded. Projects that could be funded from an existing designated fund with a sufficient balance are also not supported.

How they like to fund

The charity offers multi-year grants and funds project delivery, equipment, capital works, and salaries. It welcomes unsolicited applications from Trust departments and staff. Two funding streams are available: a regular Crown Fund and a Strategic Crown Fund focusing on digital and technology projects. Both streams operate locally within the Trust.

How much does King's College Hospital Charity give?

King's College Hospital Charity runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

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Crown Fund (Regular)Currently closed

£5,000 – £50,000

Two-stage process
Multi-year funding

Strategic Crown FundCurrently closed

£50,000 – £200,000

Two-stage process

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 King's College Hospital Charity funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Reaching patients in greatest need; improving outcomes for patients who are particularly frail or vulnerable.

Costs they'll cover

Project deliveryEquipmentCapital works & buildingsSalaries

They don't fund

ResearchTrainingCore costs

The full exclusions list (4)

The Charity’s additionality policy states that it cannot pay for anything which is considered to be a core normal function of the NHS.
Applicants who have a Designated Fund for their ward, department, or clinical speciality with a balance of £50,000 or more that could be used to fund this project will be redirected to this Fund.
The Charity’s additionality policy states that it will not pay for anything considered to be a core normal function of the NHS.
We cannot fund enhancements or developments to EPIC or MyChart which would normally be under the responsibility of the Trust to deliver as a core service.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

HealthMental healthOlder people

How to apply to King's College Hospital Charity

King's College Hospital Charity takes applications via invitation only.

Published programme route: two-stage process.
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What King's College Hospital Charity's application asks

We hold the 4 questions from King's College Hospital Charity's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.

Question 1

“Eligibility”

Question 2

“Contact Details”

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How it works

1
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2
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does King's College Hospital Charity provide?

King's College Hospital Charity runs 2 grant programmes — Crown Fund (Regular): £5,000 – £50,000 · Strategic Crown Fund: £50,000 – £200,000.

Where does King's College Hospital Charity fund charities?

King's College Hospital Charity funds charities operating in South-East London, Denmark Hill, Orpington.

Does King's College Hospital Charity accept unsolicited applications?

King's College Hospital Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does King's College Hospital Charity not fund?

Their published exclusions include: The Charity’s additionality policy states that it cannot pay for anything which is considered to be a core normal function of the NHS.; Applicants who have a Designated Fund for their ward, department, or clinical speciality with a balance of £50,000 or more that could be used to fund this project will be redirected to this Fund.; The Charity’s additionality policy states that it will not pay for anything considered to be a core normal function of the NHS.; We cannot fund enhancements or developments to EPIC or MyChart which would normally be under the responsibility of the Trust to deliver as a core service.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from King's College Hospital Charity?

King's College Hospital Charity takes applications via invitation only. Published programme route: two-stage process.