The Victoria Foundation focuses on practical, life-improving support for people in and around Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, and Richmond upon Thames, with a strong emphasis on medical equipment, mobility, and accessible transport. It also backs future doctors through toolkit grants and elective bursaries for medical students across the UK, reflecting a clear interest in widening participation in medicine. Grants appear to be highly targeted and needs-based, supporting both individuals and organizations that can directly improve health, mobility, and educational access.
Annual Giving$181K
Focus Areas
Medical Equipment for IndividualsDisability and Mobility SupportAccessible Transport and AdaptationsWidening Participation in MedicineMedical Student Toolkits and BursariesSpecialist Therapies and Patient Support
Giving Approach
Case-by-case grants approved at scheduled grant meetings; applications must be submitted at least 7 days in advance. Funding is relatively small and targeted, supporting specific equipment, transport, and student costs rather than broad programmatic grants.
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How to approach this funder
Apply to the relevant program well ahead of the grant meeting and ensure your request is tightly matched to the fund’s categories and geography. Emphasize concrete need, the specific equipment or cost to be covered, and how the support will directly improve access, mobility, or medical training; local organizations serving Hounslow, Kingston, and Richmond are especially well aligned.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from The Victoria Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 15 days (Jun 10, 2026)
Accessible Transport Grants
accessible transportaccessible minibusestransport costs+2 more
Who can apply: For organisations, community groups and special schools working with people living in Hounslow, Kingston and Richmond. If based outside these boroughs, applicants should enquire first. The foundation cannot award grants for accessible transport to those living outside Greater London.
Deadline: Grant review meetings listed for 17 June 2026, 22 July 2026, 19 August 2026 and 23 September 2026; application must be received at least 7 days before each meeting. Next deadline shown is 10 June 2026 for the 17 June meeting.
medical equipmentmedical supportsensory equipment+4 more
Who can apply: For individuals, families and organisations based in Hounslow, Kingston and Richmond. Applicants outside these boroughs should enquire first. The foundation cannot award grants for medical support and equipment to those living outside Greater London.
Deadline: Grant review meetings listed for 17 June 2026, 22 July 2026, 19 August 2026 and 23 September 2026; application must be received at least 7 days before each meeting. Next deadline shown is 10 June 2026 for the 17 June meeting.
Medical equipmentSpecialist therapiesPatient support
Who can apply: Applicants must be based in the boroughs of Hounslow, Kingston or Richmond (Greater London). Those outside these boroughs should contact TVF before applying. Not available to people living outside Greater London.
Deadline: Applications must be received at least 7 days before the scheduled grant meeting (example upcoming deadlines listed: 10 June 2026 for the 17 June 2026 meeting; 15 July 2026 for the 22 July 2026 meeting).
Who can apply: Primarily for those living in Hounslow, Kingston and Richmond. Applications from outside these boroughs in Greater London require enquiry first. The foundation is unable to accept applications from those living outside Greater London.
Deadline: Grant review meetings listed for 17 June 2026, 22 July 2026, 19 August 2026 and 23 September 2026; application must be received at least 7 days before each meeting. Next deadline shown is 10 June 2026 for the 17 June meeting.
Toolkit Grants & Elective Bursaries (for medical students)
Widening participation in medicineStudent supportElective bursaries+1 more
Who can apply: UK students studying medicine at a university in the UK who are facing financial hardship. Grants are awarded to students in need; TVF supports students nationally.
Deadline: Applications must be received at least 7 days before the scheduled grant meeting (example upcoming deadlines listed: 10 June 2026 for the 17 June 2026 meeting; 15 July 2026 for the 22 July 2026 meeting).
Accessible Transport Grants (Accessible minibuses & transport costs)
Accessible transportAccessible minibusesCommunity transport costs
Who can apply: Organisations, community groups and special schools supporting people in the boroughs of Hounslow, Kingston and Richmond. Applicants outside these boroughs should contact TVF before applying; TVF will not award grants for accessible transport to those living outside Greater London.
Deadline: Applications must be received at least 7 days before the scheduled grant meeting (example upcoming deadlines listed: 10 June 2026 for the 17 June 2026 meeting; 15 July 2026 for the 22 July 2026 meeting).
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.