Sarah Bonnell Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £100 – £3,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Sarah Bonnell Foundation
The Sarah Bonnell Foundation is a historic charity dedicated to advancing the education of girls and young women under 25 in London's Newham Borough, with a particular focus on the former West Ham area. Rooted in an endowment by philanthropist Sarah Bonnell, the Foundation is deeply connected to Sarah Bonnell School and upholds a founder's legacy of empowering girls in a socio-economically challenged urban community. It provides targeted bursaries, exhibitions, maintenance allowances, and enrichment grants that foster personal growth, opportunity, and social mobility. The Foundation is distinctive for its unwavering, place-based commitment to girls' advancement, maintained without dilution for over a century.
What Sarah Bonnell Foundation funds
The Foundation supports holistic educational development, funding activities such as reading resources, participation in events like International Women's Day, and residential trips to places such as Wales or the Lake District. It prioritises barrier removal for full school engagement and well-being, covering academic, social, and physical training. Grants are directed towards individual students from the affiliated school or eligible Newham residents, with occasional grants to aligned educational organisations. All funding is focused within the Newham Borough.
Who can apply
Funding is restricted to girls and young women under 25 residing in London's Newham Borough, with preference for the former West Ham area. Beneficiaries are primarily individual students from Sarah Bonnell School or eligible Newham residents. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; funding decisions rest solely with trustees and governors, often aligned with school cycles.
What Sarah Bonnell Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund unrestricted, capital, or core costs. It excludes national projects and applicants based outside the Newham area. Grants are not available for initiatives that do not directly benefit Newham's young women.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides targeted bursaries, exhibitions, maintenance allowances, and enrichment grants. Funding decisions are made by trustees and governors, often aligned with school cycles rather than public application rounds. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and works primarily through school-led initiatives.
How much does Sarah Bonnell Foundation give?
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How to apply to Sarah Bonnell Foundation
Sarah Bonnell Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sarah Bonnell Foundation provide?
Sarah Bonnell Foundation typically provides grants of £100 - £3,000.
Where does Sarah Bonnell Foundation fund charities?
Sarah Bonnell Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sarah Bonnell Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Sarah Bonnell Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sarah Bonnell Foundation?
Sarah Bonnell 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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