Parabola Foundation

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Typical grants: £50,000 – £550,000
Applications: By invitation only

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

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About Parabola Foundation

The Parabola Foundation, established in 2013 in London by property developers, operates as a charitable company limited by guarantee. Its mission is to advance charitable and cultural projects for public benefit, rooted in philanthropy, partnership, and sustainable progress. The Foundation champions excellence in education, arts, science, cultural heritage, environment, and poverty relief, with an emphasis on accessibility, broad societal impact, and long-term transformation. Tied to its founders' property ethos of prioritising people, places, and public good, it invests in trusted partners delivering rigorous, scalable outcomes.

What Parabola Foundation funds

The Foundation supports projects across arts, education, science, cultural heritage, environment, and poverty relief. It funds health research covering both mental and physical health, cultural education, environmental and heritage projects, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure. Grants are provided through project grants, strategic partnerships, capital builds, and multi-year commitments for enduring impact. The Foundation is predominantly England-focused but open to UK-national and aligned overseas work.

Who can apply

The Foundation funds medium-to-large UK charities, academic institutions, NHS trusts, and established NGOs. It also supports community groups that meet its criteria. Beneficiaries include children, families, those in poverty, and groups affected by health inequalities. The Foundation prefers organisations with a strong track record and capacity to deliver rigorous, scalable outcomes. It primarily supports organisations based in England, though it is open to UK-national and aligned overseas work. The Foundation does not fund individuals.

What Parabola Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation does not fund individuals, small grassroots groups, general running costs, micro-grants, or non-strategic interventions. Its selective, high-impact approach means it focuses on medium-to-large organisations with strong track records, excluding short-term aid and small-scale initiatives. These exclusions reflect its commitment to scalable, enduring outcomes and set it apart from funders that support a wider range of projects.

How they like to fund

The Foundation operates on an invite-only basis, with no unsolicited applications or public portals. It provides funding through project grants, strategic partnerships, capital builds, and multi-year commitments for enduring impact rather than short-term aid. The Foundation works with trusted partners and invests in rigorous, scalable outcomes. Funding decisions are made by trustees via networks and direct invitations. The Foundation's funding style is selective and high-impact, preferring long-term partnerships over one-off grants.

How much does Parabola Foundation give?

£50,000 – £550,000

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

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FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Arts & cultureEducationEnvironmentHealthPoverty & hardship

How to apply to Parabola Foundation

Parabola Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Parabola Foundation provide?

Parabola Foundation typically provides grants of £50,000 - £550,000.

Where does Parabola Foundation fund charities?

Parabola Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Parabola Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Parabola Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Parabola Foundation?

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