The Fruiterers' Foundation
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Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Annual Giving | £72,000 (approx, based on 2025 expenditure) |
| Grant Range | Information not publicly available |
| Average Grant | Information not publicly available |
| Application Method | No public application process (trustee discretion/invitation) |
| Geographic Focus | City of London, International |
Contact Details
Email: john.walgate@britishgrowers.org
Phone: 01507 602427
General Website: https://fruiterers.org.uk/
Clerk Contact: clerk@fruiterers.org.uk, +44 7916 707130
Address: Heather House, 2 Ryton Park Ryton, Shifnal Shropshire TF11 9NX
Funding Priorities
Education & Research in Fruit Industry:
- PhD projects in fruit science and fresh produce research
- Travel awards for early career researchers
- Nuffield Farming Scholarships
- Student prizes and awards
- Support for Next Generation Fruit Group
- National Fruit Show education programme
General Charitable Giving:
- City of London charities and causes
- Lord Mayor's Appeal Fund
- City Harvest Fruit Gifting Programme
- Religious and armed services funds
- The Master's charitable allocation (£10k annually for causes of Master's choice)
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available - likely to exclude projects outside their stated objects (fruit industry education/research and City of London charitable causes).

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How to Apply to The Fruiterers' Foundation
No public application process. The foundation operates through:
- Awards Council selection for education/research grants
- Trustee discretion for charitable giving
- Master's annual allocation for specific causes
- Partnership arrangements with established organizations
To enquire about funding: Contact the Clerk at clerk@fruiterers.org.uk
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