Patrick Rowland Foundation

The Patrick Rowland Foundation, a UK-registered charity based in Chelmsford, Essex since 2011, supports general charitable purposes through flexible grants exclusively to registered charities, primarily in England and Wales with occasional overseas projects. Governed by three trustees with no paid staff, its mission emphasizes broad public benefit, empowering trustees to respond discretionarily to emerging needs rather than fixed issues. Core values span amateur sport, animal welfare, citizenship, community development, education, environmental protection, health, human rights, religious/racial equality, arts, heritage, science, poverty relief, and support for Armed Forces/emergency services, fostering positive social, cultural, and environmental outcomes.

It funds diverse initiatives including health, education, arts, poverty relief, conservation, and religious harmony, benefiting groups facing youth challenges, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or disadvantage. Grants support project work, core costs, unrestricted funding, capacity building, direct services, capital, and revenue needs, with examples aiding organizations like The Respite Association and Peace Child International for service delivery and advocacy.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities (no income thresholds, favoring small/medium-sized and grassroots groups) operating in England/Wales or select overseas projects; unsolicited applications are welcomed via written letter by post to the Chelmsford address, with no forms or preliminary enquiries required. Typical grants range from £2,000 to £10,000 on a rolling basis, decided at trustees' discretion without fixed deadlines or schedules. Distinctively generalist with no sectoral specialization, religious restrictions, or exclusions beyond non-charitable purposes, it offers adaptable funding for charities seeking responsive, broad-impact support.