International funderBased in United Kingdom

The Octopus Foundation

Octopus Giving, United KingdomWebsite

About The Octopus Foundation

Octopus Foundation, through Octopus Giving, is a UK corporate foundation that makes long-term, practical partnerships with charities that improve communities and the environment. It appears to favor organizations that can use unrestricted funding well and also benefit from employee volunteering, advice, and other in-kind support. Their recent partnerships suggest a special interest in green spaces, environmental stewardship, and charities serving overlooked or vulnerable communities.

Annual Giving$300K

Focus Areas

Environmental Stewardship and River HealthParks and Green Spaces PreservationOverlooked and Vulnerable CommunitiesCommunity-Building CharitiesEmployee Volunteering and Capacity Building

Giving Approach

Multi-year charity partnerships with unrestricted grants, matched employee fundraising, and in-kind support such as volunteer time and advice. Annual giving is around £300,000 across a small number of partners; partnerships appear to be selective and likely invite-led rather than open-application.

How to approach this funder

There is no clear open application process; Octopus Giving says it will be looking for new partners in mid-2027. Charities should watch the Octopus Giving website for partnership announcements and be prepared to show strong alignment with community or environmental impact, plus opportunities for employee volunteering and multi-year collaboration.

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The Octopus Foundation

About The Octopus Foundation

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

How to approach this funder

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Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Octopus Giving — Charity Partnership Grants

The Octopus Foundation

About The Octopus Foundation

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

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The Grant Brief

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Octopus Giving — Charity Partnership Grants