Edge Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Edge says it no longer grant-funds projects, so an organisation seeking money for a project should not apply.
- Its grants are paid to institutions to further its mission in education and applied learning, so an organisation whose work already sits within those aims is the one to consider.
- Its typical grants fall between £2,000 and £37,000, with a median of £18,000, and all six grants it reported to organisations were in that band, so a modest, specific request would sit within its usual range if it fits.
- No application process is published, so the sensible first step is to use the contact it shows for getting in touch and ask whether an approach fits before writing a full request.
Overview
Edge Foundation is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 286621).
Edge Foundation is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Its purpose is to promote, develop and encourage the advancement of education, and it is dedicated to raising the status of technical, practical and vocational learning. Its broader mission is to make education relevant to young people's lives and futures, following the paths from secondary and further education through higher education to the world of work. It paid £100,000 in grants in the latest year reported.
What they fund
Priority Areas
Edge says it no longer grant-funds projects, although its grants are paid to institutions to further its mission and strategic objectives. Earlier, it worked with educational institutions and not-for-profit organisations around the UK on projects and initiatives, including grant-funded projects showcasing applied learning. Its broader mission is to make education relevant to young people’s lives and futures. It champions broad and balanced education combining academic, creative, vocational and technical learning with real-world experiences and strong links to employers. Its strategic focus follows the paths from secondary and further education through higher education to the world of work, and makes education more relevant.
Themes
- Education
- Applied learning
Geographic Focus
Priority: Around the UK.
What they don't fund
- Edge Grant Fund only: Edge no longer grant-funds projects
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry or its website. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- United Kingdom
Similar funders
Funders supporting work similar to Edge Foundation.
Grants
How much do they typically give?
Share of 6 grants in year to 31 December 2025 by size
Median £18,000 (year to 31 December 2025)
The largest grants to organisations in this funder’s latest annual report:
- AOC Charity£37,000year to 31 December 2025
- Enabling Enterprise£20,000year to 31 December 2025
- Island Innovation£18,000year to 31 December 2025
- Youth Employment UK£18,000year to 31 December 2025
- University of Essex£5,000year to 31 December 2025
- College Development Network£2,000year to 31 December 2025
Grant examples taken from the funder’s filed accounts.
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 December 2021 | £655,000 | £2,045,000 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2021 |
| year to 31 December 2022 | £611,000 | £1,955,000 | £66,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2022 |
| year to 31 December 2023 | £1,038,000 | £2,113,000 | £109,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2023 |
| year to 31 December 2024 | £703,000 | £2,102,000 | £108,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2024 |
| year to 31 December 2025 | £544,000 | £1,726,000 | £100,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 4 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2022; year to 31 December 2023; year to 31 December 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2025: grants paid out in the year.
— No grants figure for that year.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- edge.co.uk
- edge.co.uk/deeper-learning/project-archive · read on 30 October 2026
- edge.co.uk/deeper-learning · read on 30 October 2026
- edge.co.uk/about-edge · read on 30 October 2026
- edge.co.uk/about-edge/contact-us · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 December 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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At a glance
Applying to Edge Foundation?
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Contact
- Westminster Kingsway College 211 Grays Inn Rd London WC1X 8RAsource
- edge.co.uk
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Contact
- Westminster Kingsway College 211 Grays Inn Rd London WC1X 8RAsource
- edge.co.uk