Ner Foundation
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- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Ner Foundation
The Ner Foundation is a UK grant-making charity operating across England, governed by three trustees. Its mission encompasses education and training, health and saving lives, prevention or relief of poverty, and religious activities. The Foundation values agile, trustee-led discretion and aims to deliver public benefit through flexible support for diverse projects. It operates a closed, discretionary model and does not accept unsolicited applications, with funding decisions made ad hoc by the trustees. This approach allows it to respond to a wide range of needs without narrow thematic constraints.
What Ner Foundation funds
The Foundation funds a broad range of activities aligned with its charitable objects, including project costs, core funding, capital needs, and targeted support. Cause areas cover education, health, poverty relief, and faith. Beneficiaries include children and young people, older people, people of particular ethnic or racial origins, other charities and voluntary bodies, and the general public. Geographically, the Foundation supports UK-registered charities based in England, with no further geographic restrictions within the country.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities based in England. The Foundation also makes grants to individuals selected by the trustees. It prioritises small and medium-sized organisations but applies no formal income thresholds. Beneficiary groups are diverse, encompassing children, older people, ethnic minorities, and the wider community. The Foundation looks for initiatives that demonstrate measurable charitable impact, but eligibility is ultimately at the trustees’ discretion.
What Ner Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not publish any exclusions on grant types, but funding is strictly aligned with its broad charitable objects and limited to UK-registered charities in England (or trustee-selected individuals). It therefore does not support organisations or projects that fall outside these objects or are not based in England.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides flexible support covering project costs, core funding, and capital needs. It operates through a closed, discretionary model and does not accept unsolicited applications. Trustees make funding decisions on an ad hoc basis, allowing the Foundation to tailor its support to individual circumstances.
How much does Ner Foundation give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Ner Foundation’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Ner Foundation
Ner Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Ner Foundation provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Ner Foundation directly for current funding levels.
Where does Ner Foundation fund charities?
Ner Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Ner Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Ner Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Ner Foundation?
Ner 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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