Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation
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- Typical grants
- From £500,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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thesirrobertogdencharitablefoundation.orgAbout Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation
The Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation was established by Yorkshire businessman and philanthropist Sir Robert Ogden CBE and Lady Ogden, rooted in a legacy of compassionate giving to advance health, relieve sickness, and support education and training. Guided by values of humility and lasting public benefit, the Foundation prioritises cancer care and research, patient and family support, and healthcare infrastructure. It funds large-scale capital projects and service improvements for hospitals, NHS trusts, hospices, and major health charities. Its work primarily benefits communities in Yorkshire, with broader reach across England when aligned to its mission. The Foundation is best known for co-founding The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centres in Harrogate, Leeds, and Northallerton—holistic facilities that enhance clinical care, wellbeing, and patient experience. Funding is proactive and relationship-driven, with the Foundation approaching potential partners directly. It favours large, well-established UK-based organisations such as NHS trusts and national charities with substantial project capacity.
What Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation funds
The Foundation supports cancer care and research, patient and family support, and healthcare infrastructure, including capital projects such as facility expansions, integrated support services, and complementary therapies. It funds large-scale capital investments and service improvements for hospitals, NHS trusts, hospices, and major health charities. Geographically, the focus is on Yorkshire, with the potential to extend across England for projects that align with the Foundation's mission.
Who can apply
The Foundation favours large, well-established UK-registered charities and public bodies such as NHS trusts and national health charities with substantial project capacity. Beneficiaries are typically organisations delivering measurable impacts in cancer care, patient support, or healthcare infrastructure. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; eligibility is determined through proactive, relationship-driven engagement. Small grassroots groups or those seeking small grants are not within scope.
What Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not support small grants, core costs, grassroots groups, or causes outside its health and education focus. It does not accept unsolicited applications, and funding is limited to large-scale capital projects and service improvements.
How they like to fund
Funding is proactive and relationship-driven: the Foundation approaches potential partners directly, rather than accepting unsolicited applications. It provides large-scale capital grants for projects that align with its mission in health and education. The emphasis is on enduring partnerships, particularly with major healthcare providers and national charities in Yorkshire and beyond.
How much does Sir Robert Ogden Charitable 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.
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How to apply to Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation
Sir Robert Ogden Charitable 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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- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation provide?
Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation typically provides grants from £500,000.
Where does Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation fund charities?
Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sir Robert Ogden Charitable Foundation?
Sir Robert Ogden Charitable 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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