Stephen Taylor Foundation

The Stephen Taylor Foundation, a grant-making charitable incorporated organisation established in 2016 in memory of Steve Taylor by his brother Martin Taylor, honours his legacy by supporting projects in education, environment, community, and youth that align with his values and passions. Chaired by Martin Taylor with a small board of trustees, it promotes public benefit through proactive, trustee-led grant-making, drawing from a significant endowment to balance current spending with capital preservation. Its distinctive, low-profile approach emphasises meaningful, personal alignment over open calls, fostering strong governance, conflict policies, and transparent oversight.

The Foundation funds project-based initiatives—primarily in educational programmes like Montessori for Autism, environmental causes, youth development, and community engagement—benefitting the general public across England and Wales. It supports diverse charitable projects for people and communities, with potential for core costs or unrestricted grants at trustees' discretion, prioritising small to medium-sized charities and grassroots efforts that reflect Stephen Taylor's ethos.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales, with a preference for smaller organisations but no strict income thresholds. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; trustees identify and contact suitable organisations directly. Grants typically range from £2,000 to £20,000, awarded on a rolling basis with no deadlines or competitive processes. It imposes no religious restrictions but excludes non-aligned themes or non-UK entities, standing out as a memorial-driven funder committed to legacy-inspired, enduring impact.