Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation

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Typical grants
£1,000 – £10,000
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Letter of inquiry first
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation

The Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation, established in 1974, is a family-run UK grant-maker stewarded by trustees Dr Jonathan Webber and Michael Webber, with no paid staff or remuneration. Its core mission is to advance exclusively charitable purposes, guided by a flexible and discretionary ethos that prioritises responsive support for vulnerable groups. The Foundation favours causes benefiting children and young people, older adults, people with disabilities, education and training, arts and culture, and Jewish initiatives, alongside social welfare, wellbeing, cultural engagement, and occasional animal welfare. It operates primarily within England and Wales, with rare international extensions. The Foundation is known for its low-overhead efficiency and enduring commitment to charitable work.

What Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation funds

The Foundation supports a wide range of charitable causes, including children and young people, older adults, people with disabilities, education and training, arts and culture, Jewish initiatives, social welfare, wellbeing enhancement, cultural engagement, and animal welfare. It funds both project activities and core charitable work, offering restricted and unrestricted grants. Geographic focus is primarily on the UK, particularly England and Wales, with occasional international grants if objectives align. The Foundation prefers smaller and medium-sized organisations serving vulnerable populations that struggle for funding.

Who can apply

The Foundation welcomes applications from UK-registered charities, with a preference for smaller and medium-sized organisations that serve vulnerable populations. Priority groups include children and young people, older adults, people with disabilities, and those supported by education, arts, and Jewish initiatives. There are no strict income thresholds, and the Foundation is open to charities of varying sizes. The Foundation has no religious restriction on applicants, though it does support Jewish initiatives as part of its charitable focus.

What Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation does not fund non-UK registered entities, meaning applicants must be registered charities in the UK. It also does not support non-charitable purposes or individuals. Additionally, organisations that are not registered charities are not eligible, as the Foundation works exclusively with recognised charitable organisations operating in England and Wales. These exclusions help ensure all grants serve the Foundation's charitable objects and benefit the public.

How they like to fund

The Foundation funds both project activities and core charitable work, offering both restricted and unrestricted grants. It has a preference for supporting smaller and medium-sized organisations serving vulnerable populations. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications, operating with a low-bureaucracy and discretionary process where trustees make decisions on a rolling basis. No match funding is required, and the Foundation values continuity and stability in its grant-making.

How much does Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation give?

£1,000 – £10,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
Children & youthOlder peopleDisabilityEducationArts & cultureFaith

How to apply to Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation

Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation takes applications via letter of inquiry first.

  • Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

  1. 1
    Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
  2. 2
    See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
  3. 3
    Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

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Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation on the charity register

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE LILI TAPPER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, charity number 268523.

Latest annual income
£90,262
Latest annual spending
£285,791
Financial year end
April 2025

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation provide?

Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.

Where does Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation fund charities?

Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

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

How do I apply for funding from Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation?

Lili Tapper Charitable Foundation takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

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