Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation

The Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation, established in 2008 by businessman Terry Bramall CBE and his wife Elizabeth with a £100 million endowment, is a major UK philanthropic force rooted in Christian faith (aligned with Church of England beliefs) and service to the public good. Its mission emphasizes promoting Christianity, advancing education especially in music and arts, supporting urban/rural regeneration in deprived areas, enhancing public health and wellbeing, and improving public amenities—prioritizing Yorkshire while extending to England and Wales. With annual expenditure exceeding £8 million, the foundation adopts a strategic yet responsive approach, favoring sustainable, measurable impact through hands-on support for community transformation, reflecting the founders' regional ties and Christian ethos.

It funds a broad spectrum of initiatives, including relief of financial hardship and unemployment, vocational training, public amenities and housing improvements, historic site preservation, arts promotion (e.g., Opera North, museums), health relief (including mental health), public safety, and environmental conservation. Priority goes to projects aiding deprived communities via Christian outreach, education, employability, mental health, arts enrichment, and infrastructure, supporting grassroots faith-based groups to larger arts and community organizations, often through partnerships like Leeds Community Foundation.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities with no income limits, requiring UK operations and strong Yorkshire alignment (national charities only if benefiting Yorkshire). Applications are unsolicited via email (bramallfoundation@raworths.co.uk) or post, including a 120-word summary, project details, funding ask, and sustainability info—no accounts needed. Rolling basis with quarterly trustee meetings (January, April, August, November); closing dates 4-8 weeks prior, responses within 6 weeks post-meeting.

Grants range from £1,000 to over £275,000 (typically £5,000-£100,000), covering project, capital/revenue, core costs, seed, capacity building, and multi-year support. Exclusions include major building improvements or church repairs solely for worship; distinctive for its explicit Christian orientation, Yorkshire loyalty, and flexibility across scales for high-impact, public-benefit work.