The Vardy Foundation

The Vardy Foundation provides large and small grants to UK registered charities working in the UK and overseas. The Foundation supports initiatives and programmes in social action and faith-based projects, predominantly focused on early intervention programmes committed to strengthening families and the relief of poverty. The Foundation also seeks to support ex-offenders and those in prisons, addiction rehabilitation, the homeless and the unemployed. It has traditionally supported work in the North East of England as well as making grants to other parts of the UK and the rest of the world. In 2020 the Foundation relocated from England to Edinburgh, Scotland, a move which is being reflected in more grants to Scottish charities. The Foundation will only provide up to 50% of project costs, with the remaining 50% expected to be matched by applicants from other sources. Applications may be made at any time in writing.