Vintners' Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £3,000 – £5,000
- Where they fund
- Greater London, Inner London
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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vintnershall.co.ukAbout Vintners' Foundation
The Vintners' Foundation is the charitable arm of the Worshipful Company of Vintners, one of London's historic livery companies. It focuses on practical philanthropy, aiming to relieve poverty, hardship, homelessness, and health inequalities across Greater London, with a particular interest in the social consequences of alcohol misuse. The Foundation prefers to support small, local charities where a grant can make a meaningful difference, often through project delivery rather than core costs. Its distinctive approach centres on grassroots, under-resourced groups and awareness of alcohol-related harm, including support for affected families and youth prevention.
What Vintners' Foundation funds
The Foundation funds causes including poverty and hardship, homelessness, mental and physical health, children and youth services, education and skills, and arts and culture. It supports project delivery costs for organisations operating in Greater London, with a strong preference for those working in Inner London. The Foundation is particularly interested in the social consequences of alcohol misuse, including support for affected families and youth prevention programmes.
Who can apply
Registered charities, social enterprises, and community interest companies can apply. The Foundation prioritises small, local charities where a grant can make a meaningful difference, with a strong preference for organisations operating in Inner London. Beneficiaries include homeless people, children, and young people. There is no religious restriction on applicants.
What Vintners' Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund heritage projects, medical research, building maintenance, or work outside Greater London. These exclusions reflect its focus on practical, locally based philanthropy in the capital.
How they like to fund
Grants are typically one-off and directed at specific project delivery rather than core costs. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications, reflecting its open approach to supporting grassroots organisations.
How much does Vintners' Foundation give?
Vintners' Foundation runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- 4 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
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How to apply to Vintners' Foundation
Vintners' Foundation takes applications via online form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Vintners' Foundation provide?
Vintners' Foundation runs one grant programme — Vintners Foundation Grants: Up to £5,000.
Where does Vintners' Foundation fund charities?
Vintners' Foundation funds charities operating in Greater London, Inner London.
Does Vintners' Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Vintners' Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Vintners' Foundation?
Vintners' Foundation takes applications via online form. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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