Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £30,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment
The Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment is a family-led charitable fund established in 2001 and registered in England and Wales. Its mission is to advance education and research in forestry, ornithology, visual and fine arts, and environmental initiatives, primarily in the UK but also in developing countries where charitable purposes align. The trustees prioritise projects that catalyse knowledge, learning, and preservation through prudent, impact-focused grant-making, with a strong emphasis on public benefit through scientific understanding, cultural creativity, and conservation. The Endowment favours institutional and project-based investments in arts education and scientific or environmental learning, aiming for enduring change rather than direct individual support.
What Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment funds
The Endowment supports not-for-profit art galleries, specialist art colleges, research centres, and organisations delivering environmental or scientific education. Funding covers exhibitions, research initiatives, educational programmes, and community engagement, alongside occasional capacity building or core costs. There is a strong historical focus on London-based visual arts, as well as forestry, ornithology, and charitable environmental efforts. Projects with proven public impact in these thematic areas are favoured, and multi-year commitments to strategic arts partners have been part of the funding character.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities or academic institutions based in England and Wales, with flexibility for international projects that meet UK charitable standards. Small to medium-sized organisations with demonstrated sustainability are preferred, though no strict income thresholds apply. The Endowment does not fund individuals or community groups directly, focusing instead on institutional and project-based work.
What Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment doesn't fund
The Endowment avoids direct individual or community support, favouring institutional and project-based investments. It does not accept unsolicited applications, as funding is by invitation only.
How much does Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment give?
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.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment
Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment provide?
Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment typically provides grants of £5,000 - £30,000.
Where does Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment fund charities?
Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment accept unsolicited applications?
Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment?
Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment 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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