Quintessentially Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £25,000 – £75,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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quintessentiallyfoundation.orgAbout Quintessentially Foundation
Quintessentially Foundation, established in 2008, is a donor-funded philanthropy dedicated to combating child poverty in London. Its mission is to foster a stronger, more inclusive city by empowering disadvantaged children and young people through opportunities to thrive. The foundation is rooted in values of systemic inequality reduction, community giveback, and recognition of the potential of small frontline charities. Distinctively, it operates The Firefly Project, a charity incubator that provides unrestricted funding, tailored capacity-building, skills workshops, volunteer recruitment, and networking opportunities to help small organisations grow sustainably.
What Quintessentially Foundation funds
The foundation prioritises innovative initiatives in education, mental health, mentoring, safeguarding, and skills development for vulnerable youth in London. It supports work such as healthy relationships education, mental health transitions, mentoring for Black and ethnic minority youth, literacy access, educational attainment, and coaching for school leavers. Typically it partners with small, grassroots charities that have a proven track record of high-impact interventions. All funded work must be carried out within London.
Who can apply
Quintessentially Foundation works with UK-registered charities and community groups, focusing on small, grassroots organisations with modest incomes and a proven record of high-impact work. It prioritises charities serving disadvantaged children and young people in London. There are no religious restrictions on applicants. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; charities are proactively selected through research and recommendations, though organisations may register interest via the website for consideration.
What Quintessentially Foundation doesn't fund
The foundation does not fund work outside London, capital projects, emergency relief, or large endowments. It also does not accept unsolicited grant applications, instead identifying partners through proactive research and referrals.
How they like to fund
Quintessentially Foundation offers multi-year grants with substantial non-financial support, including capacity-building, skills workshops, volunteer recruitment, and networking. Through The Firefly Project, it provides unrestricted funding and tailored development programmes. The foundation proactively selects partners via research and recommendations, rather than accepting open applications.
How much does Quintessentially 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 Quintessentially Foundation
Quintessentially 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 Quintessentially Foundation provide?
Quintessentially Foundation typically provides grants of £25,000 - £75,000.
Where does Quintessentially Foundation fund charities?
Quintessentially Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Quintessentially Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Quintessentially Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Quintessentially Foundation?
Quintessentially 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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