Radley Foundation

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About Radley Foundation

The Radley Foundation was established in 2000 by former Radley College Warden Richard Morgan as a dedicated endowment fund supporting Radley College, an independent boys' school in Oxfordshire. Its core mission is to secure the school's long-term sustainability, excellence, and accessibility by providing means-tested financial assistance, aiming to ensure talented boys from any financial background can access an education aligned with founder Sewell's vision of opportunity without barriers. The Foundation funds a narrow but impactful range of programmes exclusively benefiting current or prospective Radley pupils, including bursaries, honorary scholarships, and memorial funds, all directed through school leadership. Distinctively, the Foundation maintains a laser-focus on Radley's community, rejecting all unrelated projects.

What Radley Foundation funds

The Foundation supports a narrow range of programmes exclusively for current or prospective Radley pupils. This includes means-tested bursaries, honorary scholarships in academics, art, drama, music, sport, and innovation, plus memorial funds such as the Silk Fund for disadvantaged boys, the Armed Forces Fund for bereaved families, and the Greater China Scholarship. Support also covers transformative trips, extracurricular activities, academic enrichment, and hardship grants, all directed through school leadership to address critical needs. All funding is focused on Radley College in Oxfordshire, England.

Who can apply

Eligibility is strictly limited to families of boys applying to or attending Radley College. No external charities or organisations qualify. The Foundation prioritises talented boys from any financial background, with means-tested assistance. International candidates are welcome for specific scholarships. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.

What Radley Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation rejects all unrelated projects, maintaining a laser-focus on Radley's community. It does not fund external charities, organisations, or individuals outside the Radley College community.

How they like to fund

The Foundation builds a perpetual endowment while funding annually, prioritising individual aptitude, need, and school-wide impact. It works by invitation, directing support through school leadership, and does not accept unsolicited applications.

How much does Radley Foundation give?

Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Radley Foundation’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.

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Focus areas

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How to apply to Radley Foundation

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Radley Foundation provide?

Grant amounts vary. Contact Radley Foundation directly for current funding levels.

Where does Radley Foundation fund charities?

Radley Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Radley Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Radley Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Radley Foundation?

Radley Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.