Morrisons Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- England, Scotland, Wales
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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morrisonsfoundation.comAbout Morrisons Foundation
The Morrisons Foundation is a grant-making trust that provides funding to small registered charities operating in England, Scotland and Wales. Its mission is to support vulnerable and disadvantaged groups by funding capital works, equipment and project delivery. The Foundation prioritises charities with modest incomes and aims to tackle poverty, social deprivation, and poor health, while enhancing community spaces. It supports charities that help children, older people, individuals with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness or mental health difficulties.
What Morrisons Foundation funds
The Foundation funds capital works, equipment and project delivery that tackle poverty, social deprivation and poor health, while enhancing community spaces across England, Scotland and Wales. Supported projects include community centre renovations, accessible playgrounds, food banks, and homelessness support services. The Foundation focuses on work that benefits vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, such as children, older people, individuals with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness or mental health difficulties.
Who can apply
Only registered charities in England, Scotland and Wales may apply. The Foundation prioritises small charities with modest incomes. It does not support Community Interest Companies or Community Land Trusts. Charities must have filed their accounts on time and be registered for at least one accounting period. The Foundation supports work that benefits vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, including children, older people, individuals with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness or mental health difficulties.
What Morrisons Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund core costs, salaries, or ongoing operational expenses. It excludes work related to animals or faith-based activities. Grants, bursaries, or monetary support to individuals are not funded, nor are expeditions, overseas travel, fundraising events, short-term projects, or part-funding arrangements. Work that is primarily the statutory responsibility of public agencies is also excluded. Additionally, charities that have not yet filed their first accounts, have overdue accounts, or have had accounts qualified are not eligible.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides one-off grants for specific projects and capital works, funding the full cost of eligible items. It does not fund core costs, salaries, or ongoing operational expenses, and does not accept part-funding or contributions. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications from registered charities.
How much does Morrisons Foundation give?
Morrisons Foundation runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 41 sourced facts
- By invitation only
- Decisions in ~4 weeks
- Online application form
- Decisions in ~12 weeks
- Online application form
- Decisions in ~6 weeks
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 Morrisons Foundation funds — and what they won't
small charities (income under £1m) prioritised; vulnerable and disadvantaged groups
The full exclusions list (22)
- Grants, bursaries, vouchers or monetary support to beneficiaries
- Expeditions, recreation or overseas travel
- Fundraising events or grants to ongoing appeals
- Work that is primarily the statutory responsibility of public agencies
- One-day or short term projects
- Part-funding or contributions towards projects
- Grants in excess of £10,000
- Advertising, sponsorship, promotion or marketing of events or services
- Conferences or seminars
- Charities that are recently registered with the Charity Commission / OSCR and have yet to file their accounts
- Charities whose accounts are overdue their filing date with the Charity Commission or OSCR
- Charities who have filed their accounts late to the Charity Commission or OSCR within the past three years
- Charities whose accounts have been qualified by the the Charity Commission or OSCR within the past three years
- Charities who have received a grant within the past 12 months
- Charities applying for the same project that was previously unsuccessful within the past 12 months
- Equipment which will be retained by individuals rather than the charity
- Sports-based charities, unless the objective is to improve the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged individuals
- Projects which could harm the reputation of The Morrisons Foundation
- fundraising by friends, family members or the charities themselves
- fundraising activities that are part of routine store activities
- Gift Aid amount
- events arranged centrally by the charity partner where all colleagues are encouraged to participate
Good to know
How to apply to Morrisons Foundation
Morrisons Foundation takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: by invitation only.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Morrisons Foundation's application asks
We hold the 33 questions from Morrisons Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“I am applying on behalf of a charity that has been registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) or the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) for over one year. Yes/No”
“The charity’s documents (i.e. Trustees Report and Financial Accounts) have been filed ‘on time’ with the CCEW and/or OSCR for the previous three years, or as long as the charity has been registered if less than three years. Yes/No”
31 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
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 Morrisons Foundation provide?
Morrisons Foundation runs 3 grant programmes — Grant Funding Programme: Up to £10,000.
Where does Morrisons Foundation fund charities?
Morrisons Foundation funds charities operating in England, Scotland, Wales.
Does Morrisons Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Morrisons Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Morrisons Foundation not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Grants, bursaries, vouchers or monetary support to beneficiaries; Expeditions, recreation or overseas travel; Fundraising events or grants to ongoing appeals; Work that is primarily the statutory responsibility of public agencies; One-day or short term projects. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Morrisons Foundation?
Morrisons Foundation takes applications via online form. Published programme route: by invitation only.
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