The Barnes Fund is a community-based grantmaker focused on improving welfare and wellbeing for people in Barnes and nearby parts of Richmond upon Thames. It supports both individuals and local organizations, with a clear emphasis on older people, hardship relief, disability/health-related support, and community education and recreation. It also stands out for combining grantmaking with almshouse accommodation for older residents, reflecting a long-term commitment to local care and stability.
Makes local, place-based grants through its core Grant Giving Fund to both individuals and organizations; funding appears to include small hardship/education awards, core support, and project grants, with a strong preference for organizations serving Barnes and surrounding Richmond communities. Likely ongoing and relationship-based rather than large national awards.
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Focus applications on clear benefit to Barnes/SW13 and nearby Richmond communities, especially for older residents, hardship relief, education, or wellbeing activities. The fund supports both individuals and local groups, so applicants should show direct local impact, practical outcomes, and alignment with the fund’s welfare mission; check the Grant Giving Fund for current eligibility and submission details.
Current and upcoming funding from The Barnes Fund that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organisations and charities must provide services to Barnes residents and align with the fund's charitable aims, including support for people in hardship or distress, disabled or unwell people, older people, education, and recreation or leisure facilities. The fund’s benefit area broadly corresponds to Barnes (SW13) with some areas of SW14 and SW15 included.
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