Aims/priorities:
The Rayne Foundation makes grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations across the UK in four areas of special interest.
Our areas of special interest are:
- Young people’s improved mental health;
- Arts as a tool to achieve social change;
- Improved quality of life for carers and for older people;
- Better opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers.
As an independent funder, an important part of our role is to support work which is untried, tests new approaches and has clear objectives. We favour work which could change the way issues are tackled in our society and which could have lessons for others beyond the funded organisation
Who can apply:
We fund charitable and not-for-profit organisations. Large, national organisations or ‘household name charities’ are unlikely to receive a grant unless they are the only organisation in a position to tackle a particular problem. We do not fund statutory bodies such as hospitals, local authorities, government departments or schools.
Grant amount:
Our grants typically fall in the range of £10,000 - £20,000 per annum for up to three years. We prefer to fund alongside others as we are unlikely to be able to fund your project in full. We will also consider the size of your request relative to your overall turnover. Small, newer organisations in particular are unlikely to receive a larger grant from us if that would equate to more than 10% of total income, unless it is towards and organisation’s first paid post. Please consider all of these factors when deciding how much to ask for.
Application process:
We have a two-stage application process which we hope will reduce the time and effort you spend on making your request to us. You can apply at any time and can normally expect to receive a decision from us within 3-4 months although it is a good idea to allow six months for a decision.
To find out how to submit an application, please click here.
Contact information:
For more information, please contact their Grants Team on 020 7487 9656.