Merky Foundation Limited

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Typical grants: £10,000 – £500,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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

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merkyfoundation.org.uk

About Merky Foundation Limited

Merky Foundation Limited, established in 2019 by British musician Stormzy, is a UK charitable organisation focused on tackling racial inequality, advancing justice reform, and empowering Black communities. It aims to address structural disadvantages faced by Black people across the UK, building on the Stormzy Scholarship at Cambridge University. The foundation values social justice, equity, inclusion, and long-term systemic change, and prefers to fund through hands-on founder leadership and high-profile philanthropy.

What Merky Foundation Limited funds

The foundation supports organisations, charities, and initiatives that combat racial injustice, promote economic inclusion, and support Black youth. It funds multi-year scholarships, grassroots projects, leadership programmes, and employment opportunities, with a focus on educational equity and diversity efforts such as Merky FC in football. Their work is UK-wide, serving Black communities without religious restrictions. The foundation prioritises root-cause racial justice and Black empowerment, favouring strategic, leveraged gifts that address structural disadvantages rather than superficial interventions.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities, community groups, and academic institutions, with no income thresholds. The foundation prioritises organisations serving Black communities, and there are no religious restrictions. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, it proactively selects partners.

How they like to fund

The foundation prioritises transformational multi-year commitments and capacity building. It does not accept unsolicited applications, instead proactively selecting partners. Its funding style is hands-on, with founder leadership and high-profile philanthropy, and it favours strategic, leveraged gifts.

How much does Merky Foundation Limited give?

£10,000 – £500,000

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

Ethnic minoritiesEducationChildren & youth

How to apply to Merky Foundation Limited

Merky Foundation Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Merky Foundation Limited provide?

Merky Foundation Limited typically provides grants of £10,000 - £500,000.

Where does Merky Foundation Limited fund charities?

Merky Foundation Limited funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Merky Foundation Limited accept unsolicited applications?

Merky Foundation Limited does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Merky Foundation Limited?

Merky Foundation Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.