Windfall Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £60,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Windfall Foundation
The Windfall Foundation, established in 2018, is a UK-registered charitable incorporated organisation. Its mission is to fund sustainable, long-term income generation and self-sufficiency projects that deliver positive impacts for marginalised communities overlooked by government programmes or market solutions. Rooted in social justice, the foundation prioritises resilience, economic independence, and innovative models fostering lasting change. Trustees exercise flexible, discretionary grant-making, supporting thematic priorities including tackling poverty, economic exclusion, employment barriers, and resource access for disadvantaged UK groups. The foundation funds social enterprises, community development, economic empowerment initiatives, and pilots for income generation, always aiming for catalytic, sustainable impact.
What Windfall Foundation funds
The foundation supports causes related to poverty, economic exclusion, employment barriers, and resource access. It funds social enterprises, community development, economic empowerment initiatives, job creation, and pilots for income generation in deprived areas. Grants cover project costs, capacity building, and multi-year interventions that promote self-sufficiency. Supported activities require evidence-based models with measurable outcomes. The foundation operates across the UK, with no regional restrictions, focusing on marginalised communities that are overlooked by mainstream systems or market solutions.
Who can apply
Eligible entities include UK-registered charities, social enterprises, and community groups based in the UK. The foundation prefers small to medium-sized organisations with strong governance and track records. There are no formal income thresholds, but large national bodies are typically excluded. Beneficiaries are marginalised communities that are underserved by government programmes or market solutions. The foundation does not impose religious restrictions.
What Windfall Foundation doesn't fund
The foundation does not fund unrestricted operating costs, capital appeals, emergency relief, short-term aid, or projects outside the UK. It avoids work that does not align with its focus on sustainable, catalytic impact beyond mainstream systems.
How they like to fund
The foundation works strictly by invitation, with trustees identifying grantees through outreach. It funds multi-year project and capacity building grants, emphasising sustainable income generation and self-sufficiency. Grant-making is flexible and discretionary, with a focus on evidence-based models and measurable outcomes.
How much does Windfall 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.
Good to know
How to apply to Windfall Foundation
Windfall Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Windfall Foundation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Windfall Foundation provide?
Windfall Foundation typically provides grants of £10,000 - £60,000.
Where does Windfall Foundation fund charities?
Windfall Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Windfall Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Windfall Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Windfall Foundation?
Windfall 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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