Persula Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £100,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Persula Foundation
The Persula Foundation, established in 1994 by Julian Richer of Richer Sounds and later reconstituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, is an independent grant-making body dedicated to tackling social inequities and fostering a fairer society. Governed by six trustees, it upholds core values of social justice, inclusion, fairness, and human dignity, providing strategic funding to organisations addressing acute social needs. The Foundation is known for its risk-tolerant approach, supporting both established and emerging groups with a commitment to public benefit and systemic change.
What Persula Foundation funds
The Foundation prioritises homelessness, disability, human rights, building a fairer society, and animal welfare. It supports direct services, advocacy, research, capacity building, and innovative projects. Grantees range from national charities to emerging groups, funding work such as economic fairness campaigns, prison reform, LGBT rights, humane slaughter research, and tech innovations for underrepresented causes. All funding is directed to organisations operating in England and Wales.
Who can apply
UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales are eligible. There are no income thresholds, religious restrictions, or geographic sub-limits within these nations. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications from small to large organisations whose work aligns with its funding priorities. Beneficiary groups include homeless individuals, disabled people, marginalised communities, and rights advocates.
What Persula Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not primarily focus on capital projects or emergency relief, instead favouring rights-based, welfare-driven innovation. No other exclusions are stated in the sources.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers flexibility in providing restricted or unrestricted grants, emphasising impact and originality. It welcomes unsolicited applications and operates a responsive style without fixed funding rounds, taking a risk-tolerant approach that supports unproven ideas.
How much does Persula Foundation 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 Persula Foundation
Persula Foundation takes applications via email application.
- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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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Persula Foundation on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as PERSULA FOUNDATION, charity number 1194819.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Persula Foundation provide?
Persula Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £100,000.
Where does Persula Foundation fund charities?
Persula Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Persula Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Persula Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Persula Foundation?
Persula Foundation takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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