Focus Foundation Grant Programme

The Focus Foundation offers grants to charities and community groups supporting underprivileged children and young people, mental health initiatives, and charitable community projects. The grant application process begins with an Expression of Interest form, followed by a Full Grant Application for eligible projects. The Foundation reviews applications through a Grant Committee that meets four times a year. Additionally, certified charity partners who have previously worked with the Foundation may be eligible for the Small Grants Programme, which provides quick funding for tangible items under £1,000 with a turnaround time of approximately 4 weeks. Grants are designed for tangible projects with clear and measurable benefits. The Foundation focuses on supporting charities with annual income under £1 million and core running costs below 35%. All funded projects must be located in the same county as one of the Focus Group offices across the UK. The Foundation provides full funding rather than part funding for projects. The application process is managed through an online portal where applicants can save and edit their submissions. Expression of Interest forms take approximately 20 minutes to complete with responses within one month, while Full Grant Applications take 2-3 hours with responses within 8 weeks. The Foundation provides feedback on all applications regardless of outcome and may offer additional support through connections with other organizations, volunteer assistance, or resource sharing. The Foundation emphasizes building relationships with supported charities and offers a personal touch throughout the application journey. Their friendly team is available to answer questions and provide support at every step of the process.