Peter Sowerby Foundation

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Typical grants: £10,000 – £25,000
Where they fund: UK, occasionally international
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Invitation only
Decisions: Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About Peter Sowerby Foundation

The Peter Sowerby Foundation is a UK-based philanthropic trust operating two main funds: the Good Causes Fund and the Impact in Healthcare Fund. The Foundation’s trustees place a particular emphasis on youth, the arts, and projects based in Yorkshire, alongside small-scale health initiatives. Its mission is to support innovation and address gaps in health, community wellbeing, and education. The Foundation seeks to fund creative, high-impact projects that might otherwise be overlooked by mainstream funders, with a focus on proven impact and clear need. This selective approach allows them to back work that makes a tangible difference.

What Peter Sowerby Foundation funds

The Good Causes Fund supports education and skills, community development, the environment, arts and culture, and children and youth. The Impact in Healthcare Fund backs projects that tackle a clear need, are proven impactful, and focus on outreach in the community, digital or data-led approaches, or preventative healthcare. The Foundation funds work across the UK, with a particular emphasis on Yorkshire for the Good Causes Fund. For the Impact in Healthcare Fund, activity should be capable of working or scaling across the UK. The Foundation also supports small-scale health initiatives and projects that address gaps in health, community wellbeing, and education.

Who can apply

The Foundation funds UK-registered charities, community interest companies (CICs), social enterprises, community groups, universities, and registered health and social care providers. Beneficiaries and priorities include youth, the arts, Yorkshire-based projects, and small-scale health initiatives. For the Impact in Healthcare Fund, projects must tackle a clear need, be proven impactful, and focus on community outreach, digital/data, or preventative healthcare. The Foundation does not specify a maximum income level for applicants, but looks for organisations with robust evidence of need and innovation.

How they like to fund

The Foundation offers multi-year grants for the Impact in Healthcare Fund, and supports core costs, salaries, project delivery, and research. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, it invites organisations to apply via Open Calls or through direct solicitation. The Foundation takes a selective, evidence-based approach to funding, focusing on projects that are proven impactful and address clear needs.

How much does Peter Sowerby Foundation give?

Peter Sowerby Foundation runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

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Good Causes FundBy invitation only

Impact in Healthcare Fund (Strand 1)By invitation only

Up to £500,000

Two-stage process
Multi-year funding

Impact in Healthcare Fund (Strand 2)By invitation only

£2,000,000 – £3,000,000

Two-stage process
Multi-year funding

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What Peter Sowerby Foundation funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Trustees place an emphasis on youth, the arts and Yorkshire based projects and small scale health initiatives.

Where they fund

UKoccasionally international

Costs they'll cover

Core costsSalariesProject deliveryResearch

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

HealthOlder peopleEducationCommunityEnvironment

How to apply to Peter Sowerby Foundation

Peter Sowerby Foundation takes applications via invitation only.

Published programme route: two-stage process.
Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Peter Sowerby Foundation provide?

Peter Sowerby Foundation runs 3 grant programmes — Impact in Healthcare Fund (Strand 1): Up to £500,000 · Impact in Healthcare Fund (Strand 2): £2,000,000 – £3,000,000.

Where does Peter Sowerby Foundation fund charities?

Peter Sowerby Foundation funds charities operating in UK, occasionally international.

Does Peter Sowerby Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Peter Sowerby 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 Peter Sowerby Foundation?

Peter Sowerby Foundation takes applications via invitation only. Published programme route: two-stage process.