Schroder Foundation
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- By invitation only
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Schroder Foundation
The Schroder Foundation is a family-run charitable trust governed by Schroder family trustees, with a philanthropic tradition focused on long-term social and environmental betterment. Its mission is to drive positive change through flexible, responsive support across a broad range of causes. The Foundation is distinctive for its proactive, invite-only approach, identifying promising organisations through its networks rather than accepting unsolicited applications. It prioritises initiatives that promote community, opportunity, sustainability, and empowerment, while building organisational capacity for lasting impact. With enduring family stewardship and strategic flexibility, the Foundation can respond nimbly to evolving needs, favouring sustained, high-impact partnerships over reactive grantmaking.
What Schroder Foundation funds
The Foundation funds work across arts, culture and heritage; education and young people; environment and conservation; health and medicine; and social welfare and community. Support covers both core operational costs and specific projects, from grassroots efforts to larger-scale programmes. Examples include resilience-building, social inclusion, educational access, health improvements, and environmental protection. There are no regional restrictions within the UK, so charities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are eligible. The Foundation's generalist breadth allows it to support a wide variety of activities that align with its values of community, opportunity, sustainability, and empowerment.
Who can apply
The Foundation supports UK-registered charities of any size, with no specified income thresholds. Beneficiaries include young people, vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, socially isolated older individuals, and wider communities. Organisations must align closely with the Foundation's values and mission. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; it works by invitation only, identifying potential partners through its networks. There are no restrictions based on religious grounds or other narrow criteria, making the Foundation open to a diverse range of charitable organisations.
What Schroder Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and avoids reactive grantmaking. It does not impose exclusions based on religion or other narrow criteria, and it does not restrict funding to specific organisation sizes or income levels.
How they like to fund
The Foundation works by invitation only, proactively identifying organisations through its networks. It offers flexible support covering both core operational costs and specific projects, from grassroots to larger-scale programmes. Funding is typically for sustained, high-impact partnerships rather than one-off grants. The Foundation's family stewardship allows nimble responses to evolving needs.
How much does Schroder Foundation give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Schroder Foundation’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
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How to apply to Schroder Foundation
Schroder 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.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Schroder Foundation provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Schroder Foundation directly for current funding levels.
Where does Schroder Foundation fund charities?
Schroder Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Schroder Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Schroder Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Schroder Foundation?
Schroder 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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