Reece Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £50,000
- Where they fund
- North East of England (Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham)
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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reece-foundation.orgAbout Reece Foundation
The Reece Foundation, established in 2007 by engineer Dr Alan Reece, is a grant-making trust driving economic regeneration and social mobility in the North East of England. The Foundation believes in targeted, innovative interventions that build skills pipelines and create long-term prosperity. They value excellence in technical teaching, fostering youth inspiration for engineering careers, and collaborative partnerships with educators and industry. Their funding character focuses on supporting education and skills development within engineering, manufacturing, and environmental fields, with a clear commitment to the region's industrial heritage and future.
What Reece Foundation funds
The Foundation funds engineering, manufacturing and environmental initiatives that inspire educational and employment opportunities in the North East of England. Priority areas include STEM education, particularly engineering and manufacturing skills development for young people aged 11–19, as well as countryside and wild places conservation. Grants support university and further education programmes, specialist equipment for schools and colleges, outreach activities, apprenticeships, and work experience placements. All work must take place in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, or County Durham, and the organisation must also be based in this region.
Who can apply
Charities, charitable incorporated organisations, community interest companies, social enterprises, schools, and community groups based in the North East of England are welcome to apply. The Foundation prioritises organisations that support young people aged 11–19, especially those from communities affected by industrial decline. Applicants must be based in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, or County Durham, and the funded work must also take place in this region. There is no religious restriction.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers multi-year grants and welcomes unsolicited applications. They fund specific initiatives including university and further education programmes, equipment, outreach, apprenticeships, and work placements. They value collaborative partnerships with educators and industry.
How much does Reece Foundation give?
Reece Foundation runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
- Decisions in ~26 weeks
- Multi-year funding
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Reece Foundation funds — and what they won't
Engineering, manufacturing and environmental initiatives that inspire the creation of more educational and employment opportunities as well as long-term prosperity in the North East. Also supports STEM education and countryside/wild places.
The full exclusions list (2)
- sponsorship
- applications from individuals
Good to know
How to apply to Reece Foundation
Reece Foundation takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Reece Foundation's application asks
We hold the 37 questions from Reece Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Name of organisation”
“Type of organisation”
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How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Reece Foundation provide?
Reece Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £50,000.
Where does Reece Foundation fund charities?
Reece Foundation funds charities operating in North East of England (Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham).
Does Reece Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Reece Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Reece Foundation not fund?
Their published exclusions include: sponsorship; applications from individuals. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Reece Foundation?
Reece Foundation takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.
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