Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £50,000 – £1,000,000
- Applications
- Existing partners only
- Decisions
- Once per year
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation
The Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation was established in 1996 by the Skinners' Company with an endowment from the 6th Earl of Malmesbury, continuing the livery company's centuries-old tradition of advancing educational opportunities for children and young people. Rooted in values of stewardship, inclusivity, and long-term community benefit, the Foundation focused on sustaining voluntary aided schools—primarily within the Skinners' group—as anchors of educational excellence. The Foundation funded core educational provision, school development, administrative and governance costs, and capital needs for pre-selected schools. This supported pupils, staff, and local communities through sustained institutional support rather than short-term projects. Its assets and mission have since been consolidated into the Skinners' Education Foundation.
What Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation funds
The Foundation funded core educational provision, school development, administrative and governance costs, and capital needs for pre-selected schools. Priorities centred on multi-generational access to quality education in Hackney and the Kent regions, including Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Tandridge, and Mid Sussex. The Foundation supported pupils, staff, and local communities through sustained institutional support rather than short-term projects.
Who can apply
Eligible entities were exclusively academic institutions—medium-to-large voluntary aided schools affiliated with the Skinners' Company in specified geographies. Unsolicited applications were not accepted, with grants decided internally by trustees. The Foundation did not support external charities, projects, seed funding, emergencies, or small grassroots groups.
What Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation did not support external charities, projects, seed funding, emergencies, or small grassroots groups. It provided grants only to pre-selected voluntary aided schools affiliated with the Skinners' Company.
How they like to fund
The Foundation provided grants only to pre-selected voluntary aided schools affiliated with the Skinners' Company. Unsolicited applications were not accepted. Its funding model was non-competitive and legacy-driven, tied to livery oversight.
How much does Skinners' Malmesbury 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 Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation
Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically once per year.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation provide?
Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation typically provides grants of £50,000 - £1,000,000.
Where does Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation fund charities?
Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Skinners' Malmesbury Foundation?
Skinners' Malmesbury 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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