UK Online Giving Foundation

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About UK Online Giving Foundation

The UK Online Giving Foundation (UKOGF) is a registered charitable incorporated organisation in England and Wales, established in 2015. It operates as a donor-advised fund, partnering with Benevity to aggregate donations from companies, employees, and individuals. Governed by unremunerated trustees with robust compliance policies, its mission centres on cost-efficiency, transparency, security, and maximum sector impact. The Foundation honours donor recommendations while retaining legal control over funds, redirecting to similar causes if needed. UKOGF supports all legally recognised charitable purposes under English and Welsh law, acting as a generalist intermediary with no thematic restrictions.

What UK Online Giving Foundation funds

UKOGF funds all legally recognised charitable purposes under English and Welsh law, acting as a generalist intermediary with no thematic restrictions. It supports diverse causes including health, education, social welfare, and international relief, backing projects, core costs, and unrestricted activities for people and communities globally. The Foundation funds organisations worldwide, from grassroots groups to major charities, provided they pass due diligence and annual Use of Funds Declarations. It focuses on reducing administrative burdens for recipients through pre-vetted, compliant global giving, catalysing corporate-driven philanthropy without traditional application processes.

Who can apply

Eligible nonprofits worldwide face no geographic, size, or income limits, provided they pass due diligence and annual Use of Funds Declarations. A distinctive feature is that charities must be donor-selected via platforms like Benevity; the Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. It focuses on reducing administrative burdens for recipients through pre-vetted, compliant global giving, catalysing corporate-driven philanthropy without traditional application processes. Direct grant-seeking is excluded.

What UK Online Giving Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications or direct grant-seeking. Charities must be donor-selected via platforms like Benevity. It excludes any organisation that does not pass due diligence or annual Use of Funds Declarations.

How they like to fund

UKOGF operates as a donor-advised fund, aggregating donations from companies, employees, and individuals. It honours donor recommendations while retaining legal control over funds, redirecting to similar causes if needed. The Foundation supports projects, core costs, and unrestricted activities. It does not accept unsolicited applications; charities must be donor-selected via platforms like Benevity.

How much does UK Online Giving Foundation give?

Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches UK Online Giving Foundation’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.

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Focus areas
HealthEducationPoverty & hardshipCommunity

How to apply to UK Online Giving Foundation

UK Online Giving Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does UK Online Giving Foundation provide?

Grant amounts vary. Contact UK Online Giving Foundation directly for current funding levels.

Where does UK Online Giving Foundation fund charities?

UK Online Giving Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.

Does UK Online Giving Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

UK Online Giving Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from UK Online Giving Foundation?

UK Online Giving 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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