Aims/priorities: The Foundation aims to support charitable projects in the UK that provide care for the sick and elderly, conserve and improve the environment, promote education, and help those in need as a result of disaster or as a consequence of social and economic circumstances.
The focus of the August 2025 round is on projects that improve the quality of life and social engagement for people with severe physical and/or learning disabilities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Who can apply? The Trustees prefer to support smaller charities.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a UK registered charity based in the UK with an annual income of less than £750,000.
- Have at least one full set of Accounts following charity registration.
Educational institutions are also eligible to apply for a grant whether or not they are a registered charity.
Grant amount: One-off grants of between £500 and £2,500 are available.
Application process: There are two funding rounds per year, usually in March and August.
Applications should be submitted via the online application form on the Foundation's website and will be considered at the Trustees' meeting on 15 October 2025.
Successful applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the meeting.
Deadline: Sunday 31 August 2025 (or when 150 applications have been received).
Contact information: Email: secretary@woodroffebenton.org.uk
Website: Woodroffe Benton Foundation