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The following categories of funding are supported by The Foundation:

• Youth Support: Raising the aspirations of disadvantaged young people and supporting youth projects through education, the arts, sport and adventurous activities.
• Disabled Support: Improving the quality of life of those living with a physical or mental disability.
• Supporting the Elderly and Terminally Ill: Improving the quality of life of the elderly and those receiving end of life care.
• Miscellaneous Support: Supporting other social welfare projects such as those for carers, the homeless and ex-offenders.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Charities registered in the UK.

Maximum annual income:

£1,000,000

When to apply

The Trustees meet four times per year to review grant applications which should be received at least 6 weeks before the review meeting. Upcoming meeting dates are:

• 22 October 2025 (Deadline 10 September)
• 21 January 2026 (Deadline 10 December 2025)
• 22 April 2026 (Deadline 11 March)

Next deadline: 10 Dec 2025

How to apply

Download the application form via their website, complete and either email with any supporting documentation (including audited accounts) to: [email protected] or post to:

Lucy Janes Appeals Secretary The Hedley Foundation 1-3 College Hill London EC4R 2RA

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Education and training General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Carers Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Homeless or badly housed Offenders and ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Young people

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