Miva Foundation
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- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Miva Foundation
Miva Foundation is a UK-registered grant-making charity established in 2022 by Michael and Valerie Twinning. With just two trustees, it operates as a highly flexible generalist funder, advancing any charitable purposes under English and Welsh law. The foundation emphasises broad trustee discretion and sustainable grantmaking, retaining substantial resources from donations and investments. Distinctively opaque and trustee-driven, Miva awards all grants solely at the trustees' discretion, without open calls or accepting unsolicited applications. It is a purely discretionary vehicle for general UK philanthropy rather than a targeted funder.
What Miva Foundation funds
The foundation supports registered UK charities of any size for diverse activities, but has no published priorities, programmes, or beneficiary types. It does not favour any particular cause, sector, or geographic region within the UK. It supports general charitable purposes exclusively, with no thematic, sectoral, demographic, or geographic preferences within the UK. The funder emphasises sustainable grantmaking by retaining substantial resources from donations and investments.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities based in the UK. There are no income thresholds, special criteria, or religious restrictions. The foundation does not support individuals or communities directly. Unsolicited applications are not accepted, as there is no published process, guidelines, or decision cycles—all grants are awarded at the trustees' sole discretion without open calls or external submissions.
What Miva Foundation doesn't fund
The foundation does not support individuals or communities directly. Beyond legal charitable bounds, there are no published exclusions. It does not favour any particular cause, sector, or geographic region within the UK.
How they like to fund
Miva awards all grants solely at the trustees' discretion without open calls or accepting unsolicited applications. It is a purely discretionary vehicle for general UK philanthropy. The foundation retains substantial resources from donations and investments, reflecting a sustainable grantmaking approach.
How much does Miva Foundation give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Miva Foundation’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Miva Foundation
Miva 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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- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Miva Foundation provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Miva Foundation directly for current funding levels.
Where does Miva Foundation fund charities?
Miva Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Miva Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Miva Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Miva Foundation?
Miva 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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