International funderBased in United Kingdom

Edith Murphy Foundation

Bristol, United KingdomWebsite

About Edith Murphy Foundation

The Edith Murphy Foundation is a small UK grantmaker that supports charitable work in three main areas: research, direct relief for people facing hardship, and animal welfare. It appears to favor registered charities and local or regional groups, with particular interest in Leicestershire and the East Midlands, as well as causes that help vulnerable people due to age, disability, poverty, or difficult social circumstances. Its giving is modest in size and practical in focus, aimed at organisations delivering direct support or advancing applied research rather than large-scale national programmes.

Focus Areas

Medical and Other ResearchHardship Relief for Older Adults and Disabled PeoplePoverty and Social Need SupportAnimal Welfare and Care for Unwanted AnimalsLocal Community Support in Leicestershire and the East Midlands

Giving Approach

Small grants of roughly $500 to $5,000, awarded by trustees who meet four times a year (typically January, April, July, and October). Grants are general charitable support for predominantly registered charities, with a mix of national and local UK giving.

How to approach this funder

Plan around quarterly trustee meetings and submit well ahead of January, April, July, or October review cycles. Applications should clearly show charitable status, a direct fit with the foundation’s three priority areas, and explain local relevance if you work in Leicestershire or the East Midlands.

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