RSM UK Foundation is a corporate foundation that backs charities and community groups working on health, disability, social mobility, and environmental protection, with a particular interest in practical projects that create visible local impact. It supports both smaller one-off grants and a limited number of larger strategic partnerships, often favoring organizations that are aligned with RSM UK's offices, business interests, or broader community benefit goals. Its funding is split between responsive small grants and more structured multi-year partnerships, making it relevant to both grassroots nonprofits and established charities with clear outcomes.
Annual Giving$1M
Focus Areas
Health and Saving LivesDisability Support and InclusionSocial Mobility and Educational AttainmentNumeracy and Literacy ProgramsEnvironmental Protection and ConservationLocal Community and Project-Based Charitable Activity
Giving Approach
Mix of one-off small grants and multi-year strategic partnerships. Small grants are typically $250-$10,000 for project-based local work, while Tier 1 and Tier 2 partnerships provide larger multi-year support, with trustees reviewing applications throughout the year at formal meetings rather than using a single public deadline.
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How to approach this funder
There is no single public deadline; applications are considered at trustee meetings throughout the year. Applicants should tailor proposals to one of the Foundation’s three tiers, clearly show alignment with health, disability, social mobility, education, or environmental goals, and emphasize project outcomes, local relevance, and why the funding will have a proportionately greater impact.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Rsm UK Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Only charities registered in or subject to the laws of the UK are eligible for match funding. Applications must include the charity registration number or evidence of charitable status and evidence of funds raised by the RSM UK Group member, consultant, employee, or office.
Deadline: Ongoing throughout the financial year; match funding requests are considered on an ongoing basis.
Who can apply: Usually open to organisations registered as charities with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, and/or the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland; charities under equivalent law in other jurisdictions; or, in exceptional circumstances, individuals. The Foundation prioritises charities with annual income under £500,000, charities near RSM UK offices, project-based or cause-related activities, and applicants not funded by the Foundation in the previous two years (except strategic and Tier 2 charities).
Deadline: Applications are considered during formal trustee meetings throughout the year.
Who can apply: Usually registered charities (England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or equivalent). Applicants should meet Foundation objects and priorities; Strategic charities are selected/maintained by Trustee review every three years.
Deadline: Applications considered at formal trustee meetings throughout the year; no single public deadline.
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Who can apply: Usually registered charities (England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or equivalent). Trustees review Tier 2 charities annually to ensure fit with Foundation objectives.
Deadline: Applications considered at formal trustee meetings throughout the year; no single public deadline.
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Who can apply: Charities typically with annual income under £500,000; project-based or cause-related activities; supporting charitable purposes under Charities Act 2011 (with some exclusions). Applicants should be registered charities (or equivalent).
Deadline: Applications considered at formal trustee meetings throughout the year; no single public deadline.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.