St Paul's Schools Foundation
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- Typical grants
- From £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- As needed
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout St Paul's Schools Foundation
St Paul's Schools Foundation is one of England's oldest educational endowments, established in 1509 by Dean John Colet. Originally founded to sustain St Paul's School, it has operated as a grant-making trust since 2007. Governed by the Mercers' Company, its mission is to advance education—including social and physical training—for boys and girls in Greater London. The Foundation is guided by stewardship, social responsibility, and public benefit, with an approach focused on long-term endowment preservation. It funds core educational support, capital projects, bursaries, scholarships, and extracurricular enrichment, primarily for its two flagship schools but also selectively for other London-based educational charities. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are made at the trustees' discretion.
What St Paul's Schools Foundation funds
The Foundation supports education across a range of activities, including core educational support, capital projects, bursaries and scholarships to improve access, facility improvements, extracurricular enrichment, and school activities that enhance learning. Grants are concentrated in Greater London, with the primary beneficiaries being pupils at St Paul's School and St Paul's Girls' School. The Foundation also makes selective grants to other London-based educational charities or initiatives that align with its objects, focusing on supplemental needs and public benefit.
Who can apply
The Foundation considers applications from UK registered charities and academic institutions operating exclusively in Greater London. It typically supports large, established organisations with significant educational reach, such as schools. There are no strict income thresholds, but the Foundation looks for organisations that can demonstrate a strong alignment with its educational mission. Note that the Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; all grants are made at the trustees' discretion.
What St Paul's Schools Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not support non-educational activities, projects outside Greater London, or public fundraising appeals. It also does not make grants directly to individuals or for community aid that falls outside its educational remit.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers grants for core, project, and capital purposes. It does not accept unsolicited applications; all grants are made at the discretion of the trustees. The Foundation's approach is focused on established schools and educational charities within Greater London.
How much does St Paul's Schools Foundation give?
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When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to St Paul's Schools Foundation
St Paul's Schools Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does St Paul's Schools Foundation provide?
St Paul's Schools Foundation typically provides grants from £10,000.
Where does St Paul's Schools Foundation fund charities?
St Paul's Schools Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does St Paul's Schools Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
St Paul's Schools Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from St Paul's Schools Foundation?
St Paul's Schools 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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