Septagon Charity

Septagon Charity, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) established in May 2018 (charity number 1178249), is dedicated to alleviating poverty and providing essential services across England, with a strong practical focus on East Anglia. Governed by a compact board of three trustees led by Dr Martin Frederick Porter, it emphasises robust policies on financial controls, risk management, and conflicts of interest. Its mission targets disadvantaged communities affected by poverty, disability, age, or limited access to cultural and social resources, advancing general charitable purposes, disability support, and the promotion of arts, culture, heritage, and science to foster inclusion and well-being. Distinctively, it combines grant-making to individuals and organisations with flexible support like facilities, open spaces, or other financing, prioritising pragmatic, impact-driven interventions over rigid themes.

The charity funds a broad spectrum of activities, including poverty relief, services for vulnerable groups such as children, young people, elderly individuals, and those with disabilities, alongside support for other charities, voluntary bodies, and the general public. Grants cover project work, core costs, capital needs, and in-kind aid, with no narrow thematic restrictions, favouring initiatives that deliver local social impact, especially in East Anglia.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups based in or serving England, with a preference for grassroots and medium-sized entities active in priority areas; no strict income thresholds apply, though smaller local organisations align best. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—start with a phone enquiry for trustee discussion, as decisions occur adhoc at periodic meetings (several per year) via networks or recommendations, with no fixed deadlines. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £30,000, drawn from reserves amid proactive spending.

Unlike themed funders, Septagon offers generalist flexibility without religious restrictions or published exclusions, standing out for its responsive, need-led approach blending broad English eligibility with East Anglian emphasis, ideal for poverty, disability, or cultural projects seeking versatile support.