Seaby Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £100,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Seaby Foundation
The Seaby Foundation is a charitable trust established in 2009 and managed by a corporate trustee. Its mission advances health and saves lives, particularly for children and young people, alongside animal welfare. Guided by values of compassion and public benefit, the Foundation supports established charities rather than direct service delivery, operating primarily in England and Wales. It provides unrestricted core funding or large-scale project grants to major UK charities that can demonstrate measurable impact for disadvantaged beneficiaries. The Foundation favours large, established organisations over small or grassroots groups and does not accept unsolicited applications, instead proactively identifying and supporting proven leaders in child and animal welfare causes through discreet, evidence-led grant-making.
What Seaby Foundation funds
The Foundation funds general charitable activities focused on child health and welfare, including hospices and support for at-risk youth, as well as animal protection. It supports work that delivers measurable impact for disadvantaged beneficiaries, with a preference for large-scale projects or core costs. Geographically, funding concentrates on England and Wales, though worldwide charitable purposes are permitted under its governing document. Specific areas include life-saving health work and animal welfare, reflecting a dual focus on vulnerable groups and animal protection.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities, with a strong preference for large, established organisations of national or regional scale. Small, grassroots, or new entities are not supported. The Foundation prioritises beneficiaries who are children, young people, or animals in need, emphasising compassion for vulnerable groups. Charities must be able to demonstrate measurable impact. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications, meaning charities need to be known to or approached by the trustees.
What Seaby Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not support small, grassroots, or new charities, nor does it fund seed funding, capacity building, or small projects. It avoids direct service delivery, focusing instead on funding established organisations. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provides unrestricted core funding or large-scale project grants as one-off awards. It operates by invitation only, proactively identifying and supporting proven leaders in child and animal welfare causes. Grant-making is discreet and evidence-led, with trustees making decisions ad hoc.
How much does Seaby Foundation give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
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 Seaby Foundation
Seaby 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 Seaby Foundation provide?
Seaby Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £100,000.
Where does Seaby Foundation fund charities?
Seaby Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Seaby Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Seaby Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Seaby Foundation?
Seaby 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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