Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £100 – £5,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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grandappeal.org.ukAbout Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation
Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation was established in the mid-1990s as the charitable arm of Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal, born from a creative partnership between Aardman Animations and Bristol hospital fundraisers. Its mission is to transform the lives of seriously ill children and babies through world-class paediatric healthcare, medical innovation, and family-centred support. The Foundation is known for leveraging the iconic Wallace & Gromit characters through public art trails and events to drive community engagement and fundraising. It primarily advances Bristol Children's Hospital and St Michael's Hospital NICU, with a national reach across paediatric facilities. Blending pop culture with high-impact healthcare philanthropy, the Trust stands out for its compassionate and collaborative approach.
What Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation funds
The Foundation funds pioneering medical equipment, innovative research, family accommodation, and enrichment programmes. Examples include cardiac hybrid theatres, MRI scanners, neurosurgery robots, arts, music, play therapy, and child-friendly ward refurbishments. Emphasis is on whole-family support for siblings and parents, targeting improved survival rates, faster recoveries, and emotional well-being in children's hospitals and hospices. Geography is focused on Bristol, the South West, South Wales, and UK-wide paediatric facilities.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups. There are no income thresholds or geographic base restrictions, though the focus is on paediatric facilities in Bristol, the South West, South Wales, and across the UK. No religious limits apply.
How much does Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation give?
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.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
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How to apply to Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation
Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation provide?
Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation typically provides grants of £100 - £5,000.
Where does Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation fund charities?
Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation?
Wallace & Gromit's Children's 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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