Sidney Perry Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £1,500 – £2,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Once per year
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thesidneyperryfoundation.comAbout Sidney Perry Foundation
The Sidney Perry Foundation, established in 1946 by UK actuary and investor Sidney James Perry, is an educational charity dedicated to removing financial barriers to higher education. Its mission is to assist individuals in obtaining education beyond primary level through supplementary grants for academically committed students facing hardship, fostering social mobility. Governed by a volunteer board, the Foundation operates with a non-bureaucratic, needs-focused ethos, valuing equitable assessment and individual merit. The Foundation awards supplementary grants to full-time or part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students at recognised UK higher education institutions, including distance learning, across any subject. Beneficiaries include home and international students who demonstrate genuine financial need, with grants intended to cover expenses such as books and living costs. There is no geographic base or income rule beyond the requirement of UK-based study. Distinctively, the Foundation supports only individual students, not organisations or projects. It does not fund primary education or studies outside the UK. Its approach prioritises direct empowerment of individuals over institutional grants.
What Sidney Perry Foundation funds
The Foundation funds supplementary grants for full-time or part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students at recognised UK higher education institutions, including distance learning, across any subject without preference. Grants are intended to cover expenses such as books and living costs for students facing financial hardship. The Foundation supports both home and international students, provided their study is based in the UK. There is no geographic base or income rule beyond the requirement of UK-based study. The Foundation does not fund primary education or studies outside the UK.
Who can apply
The Foundation supports individual students only, not organisations, charities, or communities. Eligible applicants are full-time or part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students at recognised UK higher education institutions, including distance learning. Beneficiaries include home and international students who demonstrate genuine financial need. There is no geographic base or income rule beyond the requirement of UK-based study. The Foundation does not fund primary education or studies outside the UK.
What Sidney Perry Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund primary education, studies outside the UK, or organisations, charities, or communities. It supports only individual students, not projects or institutional grants.
How they like to fund
The Foundation awards supplementary grants to individual students. It does not accept unsolicited applications, working instead through a process that prioritises direct empowerment of individuals over institutional grants.
How much does Sidney Perry 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.
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How to apply to Sidney Perry Foundation
Sidney Perry Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sidney Perry Foundation provide?
Sidney Perry Foundation typically provides grants of £1,500 - £2,000.
Where does Sidney Perry Foundation fund charities?
Sidney Perry Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sidney Perry Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Sidney Perry Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sidney Perry Foundation?
Sidney Perry 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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