Lindsell Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £50,000 – £250,000
- Where they fund
- United Kingdom
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
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thelindsellfoundation.orgAbout Lindsell Foundation
The Lindsell Foundation is a grant-making charity that seeks to inspire young people of all abilities living in disadvantaged situations to benefit from further educational opportunities. The Foundation works with charitable trusts and foundations that have relevant experience, a solid reputation, and strong evidence of good governance, financial prudence, and successful, measurable outcomes. The Trustees favour partnerships where the Foundation's contribution has a strong sense of commitment. The Foundation's grant programme supports education and skills development for children and young people across the United Kingdom.
What Lindsell Foundation funds
The Foundation funds education and skills development for children and young people of all abilities from disadvantaged backgrounds. It supports programmes that improve educational and vocational outcomes, with a focus on academic learning, social skills, leadership, and career readiness. The Trustees are particularly interested in partnerships that demonstrate clear impact and sustainability. The Foundation’s grant programme operates across the United Kingdom, with a qualitative priority for Norfolk.
Who can apply
Registered charities based in the United Kingdom are eligible to apply. The Foundation seeks to work with charitable trusts and foundations that have relevant experience, a solid reputation, and strong evidence of good governance, financial prudence, and successful, measurable outcomes. The Trustees favour organisations that can demonstrate clear impact and sustainability in their work with disadvantaged young people.
What Lindsell Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation concentrates its support on education and youth. It does not fund work outside these focus areas, such as general community projects, health, or arts activities. Capital costs and emergency relief are also not supported.
How they like to fund
The Foundation favours multi-year partnerships where its contribution has a strong sense of commitment. It operates by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications. The Trustees seek collaborations that demonstrate clear impact, sustainability, and measurable outcomes.
How much does Lindsell Foundation give?
Lindsell Foundation runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- By invitation only
- 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 Lindsell Foundation funds — and what they won't
The Foundation seeks to inspire young people of all abilities, living in disadvantaged situations to benefit from the chance of further educational opportunities. The Trustees wish to work with charitable trusts and foundations that have relevant experience, a solid reputation, good management with strong evidence of good governance, financial prudence, and successful, measurable outcomes. The Trustees would favour multi-year partnerships where the Foundation contribution has a strong sense of connection and identity with its support and involvement.
Good to know
How to apply to Lindsell Foundation
Lindsell Foundation takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: by invitation only.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Lindsell Foundation provide?
Lindsell Foundation typically provides grants of £50,000 - £250,000.
Where does Lindsell Foundation fund charities?
Lindsell Foundation funds charities operating in United Kingdom.
Does Lindsell Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Lindsell 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 Lindsell Foundation?
Lindsell Foundation takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: by invitation only.
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