Posk Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Existing partners only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Posk Foundation
The Posk Foundation, established in 1989, is the philanthropic arm of the Polish Social and Cultural Centre (POSK) in west London. POSK was founded by Polish exiles in the 1960s to preserve cultural heritage. The Foundation advances arts, culture, and heritage; provides recreational facilities for social welfare; promotes education; and relieves poverty. Its core focus is on the Polish diaspora and wider communities in England and Wales. Rooted in values of solidarity, resilience, intergenerational support, and cross-cultural cohesion, it stewards communal assets like the Polish Library. The Foundation emphasises sustainable, long-term impact through volunteer-led trusteeship.
What Posk Foundation funds
The Foundation funds arts initiatives including theatre, music, jazz, film, and exhibitions. It also supports cultural and heritage preservation, education and training for all ages, and social welfare for Polish and ethnic communities, children, youth, elderly, and disadvantaged groups. Support is directed towards public events, performances, training programmes, infrastructure maintenance, and core costs. There is a particular emphasis on organisations linked to POSK's Hammersmith hub or networks. The focus fosters cultural identity, community integration, and diaspora retention within England and Wales.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities or community groups based in England and Wales. The Foundation prefers small- to medium-sized organisations with grassroots cultural or educational missions. There is a particular emphasis on the Polish diaspora and wider communities. The Foundation works only with existing partners and does not accept unsolicited applications.
What Posk Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund individuals or national large charities. Support is reserved for community-based organisations, so applications from individuals or from very large national bodies are not considered.
How they like to fund
The Foundation works by invitation only, supporting existing partners. It funds both projects and core costs, with a focus on sustainable, long-term impact rather than one-off projects.
How much does Posk 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 Posk Foundation
Posk 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 as needed.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Posk Foundation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Posk Foundation provide?
Posk Foundation typically provides grants of £2,000 - £20,000.
Where does Posk Foundation fund charities?
Posk Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Posk Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Posk Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Posk Foundation?
Posk 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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