Sir William Boreman's Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- Greenwich, Lewisham
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Three times yearly
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thedrapers.co.ukAbout Sir William Boreman's Foundation
Sir William Boreman's Foundation promotes the education of young people under the age of 25 living in the London Boroughs of Greenwich or Lewisham, particularly those from low-income or otherwise disadvantaged backgrounds. The Foundation values projects that demonstrate clear educational benefits and improve student inclusiveness. Established through the 1684 will of Sir William Boreman, the Foundation is managed by the Drapers’ Company and focuses on supporting educational opportunities for local youth.
What Sir William Boreman's Foundation funds
The Foundation funds activities with clear educational benefits for young people aged under 25 in Greenwich and Lewisham. Priority is given to projects that improve student inclusiveness. For organisations, grants support educational projects delivered by registered charities and educational establishments. For individual applicants aged 16 and over, grants assist with core costs, equipment, and transport for further or higher education. The Foundation focuses on education and skills development within these two London boroughs.
Who can apply
Registered charities and educational establishments delivering projects for people aged under 25 from Greenwich or Lewisham can apply. Individual applicants aged 16 and over who live in Greenwich or Lewisham and are in further or higher education may also apply. The Foundation particularly supports young people from low-income or otherwise disadvantaged backgrounds. Both organisations and individuals are welcome to apply, but the Foundation does not fund for-profit entities or groups outside these boroughs.
What Sir William Boreman's Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund activities or purposes that should normally be funded by public money. Grants to organisations are usually one-off awards, and further applications are not normally considered for at least three years. For individuals, funding is awarded for the current year of study and is not provided retrospectively.
How they like to fund
Grants to organisations are usually made on a one-off basis, while individual applicants studying for two or three years can reapply each year if they meet eligibility criteria. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and does not require match funding. Funding supports core costs, equipment, and transport for individuals, and educational projects for organisations.
How much does Sir William Boreman's Foundation give?
Sir William Boreman's Foundation runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 33 sourced facts
- Online application form
- Next deadline 29 September 2026
- 3 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
- Apply by letter
- Next deadline 29 September 2026
- 3 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Sir William Boreman's Foundation funds — and what they won't
The Foundation promotes the education of young people under the age of 25 living in Greenwich or Lewisham, particularly those from low income or otherwise disadvantaged backgrounds.
The full exclusions list (2)
- funding is awarded for the current year of study and is not provided retrospectively
- Grants are usually made on a one-off basis. Further applications will not normally be considered for at least three years from the date of the grant.
Good to know
How to apply to Sir William Boreman's Foundation
Sir William Boreman's Foundation takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically three times yearly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Sir William Boreman's Foundation's application asks
We hold the question from Sir William Boreman's Foundation's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“provide details of their activities and the project for which funds are required and how this will benefit young people in the boroughs of Greenwich or Lewisham”
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sir William Boreman's Foundation provide?
Sir William Boreman's Foundation runs 2 grant programmes — Sir William Boreman Foundation Grants for Individuals 16+: Up to £3,000 · Sir William Boreman Foundation Grants for Organisations: Up to £10,000.
Where does Sir William Boreman's Foundation fund charities?
Sir William Boreman's Foundation funds charities operating in Greenwich, Lewisham.
Does Sir William Boreman's Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Sir William Boreman's Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Sir William Boreman's Foundation not fund?
Their published exclusions include: funding is awarded for the current year of study and is not provided retrospectively; Grants are usually made on a one-off basis. Further applications will not normally be considered for at least three years from the date of the grant.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Sir William Boreman's Foundation?
Sir William Boreman's Foundation takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.
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