Qbe European Operations Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £500,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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qbeeurope.comAbout Qbe European Operations Foundation
The QBE European Operations Foundation, established in 2011 as a charitable trust within QBE Insurance Group, works to build resilient and inclusive communities in the face of environmental and social challenges. Governed by senior QBE employee trustees, its mission centres on climate resilience and social inclusion through systemic change, guided by values of collaboration, sustainability, and employee engagement. The Foundation favours holistic support beyond grants, including multi-year partnerships, employee volunteering, payroll giving, matched fundraising, and in-kind aid, often drawing on QBE staff expertise for lasting impact.
What Qbe European Operations Foundation funds
The Foundation prioritises charities addressing climate adaptation, educational disadvantage, diversity and inclusion (including disability, LGBT+, and ethnic minorities), and community cohesion. It funds project-based work, capacity building, innovation, and in select cases core costs, as well as rapid disaster relief. Its reach is UK-wide, with a focus on areas where QBE employees and customers are based, supporting both national players and grassroots groups.
Who can apply
Eligible entities include UK-registered charities and community groups. The Foundation supports organisations UK-wide, particularly where QBE employees and customers are located, with no income thresholds applying. It partners with both national players and grassroots groups whose work aligns with its strategic themes of climate resilience, educational disadvantage, diversity and inclusion, and community cohesion.
What Qbe European Operations Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund causes that lack alignment with its strategic themes or opportunities for employee engagement and measurable impact. It operates by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications.
How they like to fund
The Foundation operates by invitation only, with no open application process. Support extends beyond grants to include multi-year partnerships, employee volunteering, payroll giving, matched fundraising, and in-kind aid, often mobilising QBE staff expertise for lasting impact. It funds project work, capacity building, innovation, and in select cases core costs, as well as rapid disaster relief.
How much does Qbe European Operations 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 Qbe European Operations Foundation
Qbe European Operations 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.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Qbe European Operations Foundation provide?
Qbe European Operations Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £500,000.
Where does Qbe European Operations Foundation fund charities?
Qbe European Operations Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Qbe European Operations Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Qbe European Operations Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Qbe European Operations Foundation?
Qbe European Operations 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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