River Farm Foundation
Could River Farm Foundation fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Bi annually
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout River Farm Foundation
The River Farm Foundation is a Norwich-based grant-making charity, governed by a small board of trustees. It operates as a general-purpose trust with a deliberately broad mandate to support any good causes at the trustees’ discretion. The Foundation has no predefined mission, core values, or thematic priorities, instead relying on trustee judgment to identify where funding can make a difference. This highly flexible, agnostic approach to charitable giving distinguishes it as a rare generalist private trust in the UK landscape.
What River Farm Foundation funds
The Foundation supports a wide array of charitable activities across the UK, including project costs, core costs, capital expenditure, and unrestricted funding. There are no stated priorities for causes, beneficiary groups, or programmes – making it suitable for diverse needs where the trustees perceive impact. The Foundation funds registered charities anywhere in the UK, with no geographic restrictions within the country.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities based anywhere in the country, with no restrictions on income, size, or organisational type. The Foundation has no stated preferences for beneficiary groups, making it open to all charitable causes. Unsolicited applications are accepted and reviewed at the trustees' discretion.
What River Farm Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation has no published exclusions, meaning it does not restrict funding to particular sectors, religious affiliations, or beneficiary groups. Its deliberately broad mandate allows the trustees to consider a wide range of charitable activities without any predefined thematic priorities. As a result, the Foundation does not maintain a list of excluded causes or costs.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers flexible funding including project costs, core costs, capital expenditure, and unrestricted support. Grant sizes are fully discretionary, reflecting a confidential, case-by-case ethos. The Foundation accepts unsolicited applications and trustees make decisions at their discretion.
How much does River Farm Foundation give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches River Farm Foundation’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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 River Farm Foundation
River Farm Foundation takes applications via postal application.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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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River Farm Foundation on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE RIVER FARM FOUNDATION, charity number 1113109.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does River Farm Foundation provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact River Farm Foundation directly for current funding levels.
Where does River Farm Foundation fund charities?
River Farm Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does River Farm Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
River Farm Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from River Farm Foundation?
River Farm Foundation takes applications via postal application. Decisions are typically bi annually.
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