Philip and Connie Phillips Foundation

The Philip and Connie Phillips Foundation is an independent UK charitable incorporated organisation established in June 2020 from the wills of Kent residents Connie and Philip Phillips, honouring their vision to advance health and wellbeing in local communities. Rooted in stewardship of initial resources—without active fundraising—its pro bono trustees review strategy quarterly, prioritising measurable impact for those affected by poverty, loneliness, and vulnerability, especially elderly individuals in rural areas. This locally inspired legacy emphasises practical, community-based interventions over generalist giving.

It funds targeted projects addressing elderly isolation through meals, befriending, advice, and support; community health and wellbeing services, including foodbanks, debt advice for families, and anti-isolation efforts; physical/mental health aid for disabilities and long-term conditions; and homelessness solutions via vulnerable housing specialists. Primarily frontline project funding covers revenue, activities, and limited capital costs, as seen in grants to groups like Riverside Church for family vouchers, Kent Coast Volunteering, and rural befriending hubs.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities based principally in Kent or Medway, with annual incomes of £10,000–£1,000,000, demonstrating local impact evidence. Grants typically range £2,000–£20,000 (average £5,000–£8,000). Applications via online form occur in 1–2 annual rounds (e.g., recent Autumn 2025 closed; check website for next); trustees review, may interview, with decisions final—unsuccessful may reapply after one year post-reporting. It excludes non-local, oversized/under-sized entities, closed-period submissions, and unrestricted support, distinguishing itself through hyper-local focus, rigorous impact monitoring, and alignment with founders' deprivation priorities.