Wonersh Village Foundation CIO
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Wonersh Village Foundation CIO
Wonersh Village Foundation CIO was established in 2020, succeeding an earlier foundation with the same name. It exists to advance the general benefit of inhabitants of Wonersh, Surrey, and at the trustees' discretion, adjoining parishes. The Foundation's mission centres on fostering community cohesion, wellbeing, and opportunities amid local change. It operates with a pragmatic, generalist ethos, focusing on sustaining essential amenities, preserving infrastructure, and addressing unmet needs not covered by public or commercial sources. The Foundation funds a broad spectrum of hyper-local initiatives, including village shops, community assets, amenities, support for vulnerable residents, educational and recreational projects, capital improvements, core costs, and emergency aid. Grants are responsive and flexible, prioritising demonstrable social good and safeguarding valued facilities against loss.
What Wonersh Village Foundation CIO funds
The Foundation supports a wide range of hyper-local initiatives within Wonersh and, occasionally, adjoining parishes. Cause areas include community amenities such as village shops and community assets, educational and recreational projects, and support for vulnerable residents. It also funds capital improvements, core costs, and emergency aid. The focus is on sustaining essential services and infrastructure that might otherwise be lost. The Foundation prioritises demonstrable social good and aims to address unmet needs not covered by public or commercial sources. All funding is strictly confined to the geographic area of Wonersh civil parish and, at trustees' discretion, nearby parishes.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups that are based strictly within Wonersh, with rare extensions to adjoining parishes. The Foundation favours small, locally embedded entities. Beneficiaries include grassroots charities, volunteer-led community groups, parish initiatives, and individuals. The Foundation serves the inhabitants of Wonersh, with a particular focus on vulnerable residents. There is no religious restriction on applicants. The Foundation does not have fixed income limits but typically supports organisations that are deeply rooted in the local community.
What Wonersh Village Foundation CIO doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund non-local projects, regional or national initiatives, or anything that falls outside its geographic remit. It also excludes projects that are already covered by public or commercial sources. The Foundation's focus is solely on the hyper-local needs of Wonersh and, at trustees' discretion, adjoining parishes.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers responsive and flexible grants, including core costs and capital improvements. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, it engages with potential applicants through informal discussion. Grants are discretionary and made based on stakeholder-informed decisions. The Foundation prioritises demonstrable social good and safeguarding valued local facilities.
How much does Wonersh Village Foundation CIO 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 Wonersh Village Foundation CIO
Wonersh Village Foundation CIO 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 rolling (no fixed deadline).
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Wonersh Village Foundation CIO provide?
Wonersh Village Foundation CIO typically provides grants of £1,000 - £20,000.
Where does Wonersh Village Foundation CIO fund charities?
Wonersh Village Foundation CIO funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Wonersh Village Foundation CIO accept unsolicited applications?
Wonersh Village Foundation CIO does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Wonersh Village Foundation CIO?
Wonersh Village Foundation CIO 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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