Pickwell Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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thepickwellfoundation.org.ukAbout Pickwell Foundation
The Pickwell Foundation, established in 2012 by the Elliott and Baker families, is an independent UK grant-making charity with a dual mission to drive sustainable solutions for people and the planet. Rooted in North Devon, it blends grant-making with direct operational delivery, particularly in refugee resettlement, while extending influence nationally and internationally. Its approach emphasises trust-based partnerships, grassroots engagement, volunteer mentoring, rapid crisis response, and collaboration with local authorities and networks. The Foundation is guided by compassion, community, equity, and environmental responsibility.
What Pickwell Foundation funds
The Foundation prioritises two pillars: supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people; and tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, adaptation, mitigation, and nature recovery. Funding supports integration, casework, accommodation, policy advocacy, and environmental initiatives. Grants are spread across South West England, especially North Devon and Torridge, UK national bodies, and international partners. The Foundation also supports project costs, core costs, and capacity building.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups, from grassroots to medium-sized. There are no strict income thresholds or geographic base restrictions, though strong local alignment is preferred. The Foundation prioritises work benefiting refugees, asylum seekers, displaced people, and environmental causes. There are no religious restrictions on applicants.
What Pickwell Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund work outside its two pillars of displacement and climate or nature. It focuses exclusively on these themes and does not support other causes.
How they like to fund
The Foundation operates on an invitation-only basis after relational introductions; it does not accept unsolicited formal applications. Grants are often multi-year and can cover project costs, core costs, and capacity building. The Foundation values trust-based partnerships and rapid crisis response.
How much does Pickwell 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.
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How to apply to Pickwell Foundation
Pickwell Foundation 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 rolling (no fixed deadline).
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Pickwell Foundation provide?
Pickwell Foundation typically provides grants of £1,000 - £25,000.
Where does Pickwell Foundation fund charities?
Pickwell Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Pickwell Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Pickwell Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Pickwell Foundation?
Pickwell Foundation 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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