Michael Heller Charitable Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £100,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Michael Heller Charitable Foundation
The Michael Heller Charitable Foundation is a family-led UK charity established in 1988 by Sir Michael Heller and Lady Morven Heller. Governed by a small board of family trustees, it reflects a personal, stewardship-driven approach to philanthropy. Its core mission is to deploy capital and income for high-impact charitable purposes, with a primary emphasis on medical and scientific research, education, and initiatives that advance human health and public understanding. The Foundation supports specific, time-limited projects in medical innovation, scientific research, education, and cultural enrichment. It favours high-profile, established initiatives that yield significant public or scientific benefits, rather than general operations. Primarily UK-focused, it is also open to international projects with Jewish, medical, or scientific ties.
What Michael Heller Charitable Foundation funds
The Foundation funds cause areas including health, education, arts, and faith, with a particular focus on medical and scientific research, education, and cultural enrichment. It supports specific, time-limited projects that benefit patients, researchers, students, and communities. The Foundation has supported organisations such as Magen David Adom for medical care in Israel, the National Portrait Gallery for art acquisitions, Hampstead Theatre, the London Jewish Cultural Centre, and British ORT for Jewish education. Grant-making is primarily UK-focused, but international projects with Jewish, medical, or scientific connections are also considered.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions. The Foundation prefers medium-to-large entities that can demonstrate proven impact; grassroots or emerging groups are not typically supported. Beneficiaries include patients, researchers, students, and communities. While primarily UK-focused, the Foundation is open to international projects with Jewish, medical, or scientific ties. There is no religious restriction on applicants.
What Michael Heller Charitable Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund general operations, emergency aid, capacity-building, or unrestricted operating costs. Grassroots or emerging groups are not typically supported. It avoids broad, ongoing operational support in favour of specific, high-impact projects.
How they like to fund
The Foundation works by invitation only, accepting no unsolicited applications. It takes a proactive, relationship-driven approach, discreetly seeking out established organisations. Funding is typically provided for specific, time-limited projects, capital needs, and occasionally core support for a select group of beneficiaries. There is no public application process.
How much does Michael Heller Charitable Foundation give?
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When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Michael Heller Charitable Foundation
Michael Heller Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Michael Heller Charitable Foundation provide?
Michael Heller Charitable Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £100,000.
Where does Michael Heller Charitable Foundation fund charities?
Michael Heller Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Michael Heller Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Michael Heller Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Michael Heller Charitable Foundation?
Michael Heller Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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