Ukh Foundation

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Typical grants: £2,500 – £10,000
Applications: By invitation only
Decisions: Quarterly

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Ukh Foundation

The UKH Foundation is an independent grant-making charity established in 2014 to promote mental and physical health and wellbeing in North West England. Guided by values of compassion, public benefit, inclusivity and impact-driven stewardship, it channels resources to charities tackling health inequalities through evidence-led, community-rooted interventions. The Foundation emphasises trusted relationships, rigorous evaluation and low-bureaucracy support for vulnerable groups. Its hyper-local health specialism and trustee-led flexibility set it apart as a funder focused on sustainable, high-impact giving for disadvantaged communities in the region.

What Ukh Foundation funds

The Foundation funds projects addressing mental health, including counselling, youth support and bereavement services, as well as physical health initiatives such as rehabilitation and activity programmes. Broader wellbeing work like community outreach, preventative activities and selective capacity-building also falls within its remit. Grants support frontline delivery, core costs and local health programmes delivered by not-for-profits. Geographically, the focus is on North West England, primarily Greater Manchester, Cheshire and surrounding areas, with a preference for small to medium-sized charities demonstrating strong local impact.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities with strong connections to North West England, particularly in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and surrounding areas. The Foundation prefers small to medium-sized organisations that can demonstrate local impact; national charities are rarely funded unless they deliver services locally. Beneficiaries include at-risk populations such as the elderly, youth and marginalised groups. The Foundation has no religious restrictions and is open to charities of any faith or none.

What Ukh Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation does not fund unrestricted grants, capital projects or emergency appeals. Activities outside health and wellbeing, or organisations based outside its geographic and thematic remit, are also excluded. Non-health activities and work that does not align with the Foundation's hyper-local focus are not supported.

How they like to fund

Funding is by invitation only, with trustees proactively identifying grantees through their networks. The Foundation supports both core costs and project costs, offering flexible, low-bureaucracy grants. Its trustee-led approach allows for responsive and tailored support to local charities.

How much does Ukh Foundation give?

£2,500 – £10,000

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.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

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Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Mental healthHealth

How to apply to Ukh Foundation

Ukh Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Decisions are typically quarterly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Ukh Foundation provide?

Ukh Foundation typically provides grants of £2,500 - £10,000.

Where does Ukh Foundation fund charities?

Ukh Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Ukh Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Ukh Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Ukh Foundation?

Ukh Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.