The Hargreaves Foundation supports UK organisations helping young people under 18 who are living with mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or poverty, with a strong emphasis on improving wellbeing, self-esteem, and independence through sport and education. It appears to favor practical, frontline charities that use participation-based activities to build confidence and life skills for disadvantaged children and teens. The foundation is family-led and relatively focused, with grantmaking centered on a specific open application program rather than a broad public portfolio.
Primarily open online applications for UK-based organizations; grants are likely modest-to-medium in size given the annual giving level, and funding appears targeted to specific youth-serving projects rather than unrestricted general support. Applications open and close periodically, suggesting a cyclical, competitive process rather than rolling awards.
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Monitor the foundation’s website for application windows, as online applications are periodically opened and closed. Focus proposals on UK work with under-18s and clearly show how your program improves wellbeing, confidence, and independence for young people facing mental health challenges, disability, or poverty.
Current and upcoming funding from The Hargreaves Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to organisations whose project, initiative, or specific item purchase aligns with at least one of the Foundation's objectives and supports those under the age of 18 living with mental health problems, physical disabilities, or poverty.
Deadline: Applications are currently closed and will re-open on 1st August. Applications are reviewed in the month following submission.
Who can apply: Organisations whose work benefits young people under 18 living with mental health problems, physical disabilities, or growing up in poverty. Grants are for defined projects, initiatives or the purchase of specific items. Applicants must complete the Foundation's online application form and be able to provide relevant insurances and policies (including safeguarding) when requested.
Deadline: Online applications periodically open and close. The site states applications are currently closed and will re-open on 1st August (annual reopening implied). Specific closing deadlines are not published.
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