The Robert McAlpine Foundation supports small UK charities, with a strong preference for practical projects that improve mental and physical wellbeing. Its giving centers on children, young people, older adults, and social or medical research, reflecting a broad interest in vulnerable populations and community health. Grants appear to be modest and intended for grassroots organizations rather than large institutions.
Annual grantmaking to small UK-registered charities, typically awarding modest grants in the $5,000-$10,000 range. The foundation uses an application-based process tied to its annual appeals cycle, with trustees reviewing requests once a year.
Submit applications by 7 August to be considered at the trustees’ annual November meeting. Applicants should be UK-registered charities with a small-scale project focused on wellbeing, children, youth, the elderly, or related social/medical research.
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Current and upcoming funding from The Robert Mcalpine Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Registered charities only; total income under £1m per annum; funds must be used for a UK-based project; charity's work must fall within the foundation's focus categories; does not fund fundraising activities or fundraising targets for established charities.
Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 7 August each year; trustees meet annually in November.
Who can apply: Registered UK charities with annual income under £1m; funds must be used for a UK-based project; appeals cannot be for fundraising activities or for established charities raising to meet a target sum. The request must fall within the foundation's thematic interests (children, youth, elderly, social/medical research, wellbeing, etc.).
Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 7 August to be considered at the Trustees' annual November meeting.
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