Worshipful Company of Founders Sexcentenary Appeal Fund

Quick Stats

| Metric | Value |

|--------|-------|

| Annual Giving | Information not publicly available |

| Grant Range | £500 - £45,000 (based on reported grants) |

| Average Grant | £1,500 - £15,000 |

| Application Method | Rolling (reviewed at Court meetings) |

| Geographic Focus | England, Wales, Bedford area (special focus) |

Contact Details

• Website: www.foundersco.org.uk
• Email: office@foundersco.org.uk
• Phone: 020 7796 4800

Funding Priorities

• Education: Primary focus on STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths)
• Metallurgy and materials engineering: Grants and scholarships in materials engineering and STEM subjects
• Youth support: Educational grants for young people, particularly Level 3 qualifications or below
• Poverty relief: Prevention or relief of poverty among young and elderly
• Technical skills: Hands-on educational projects promoting creativity and technical skills
• Engineering and metalwork: Projects linked to engineering, metalwork, and new material technologies
• Social mobility: Reducing barriers to opportunity through enriched education

What They Don't Fund

• Applications outside charitable objects (poverty relief, education for young/elderly)
• Benefits for individuals studying above Level 3 qualification
• Projects without clear educational value
• Initiatives lacking potential for wider adoption or collaboration

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How to Apply to Worshipful Company Of Founders Sexcentenary Appeal Fund

To apply for funding:

1. Email a cover letter and supporting documents to office@foundersco.org.uk
2. Grants are reviewed by the Charity Committee
3. Must be approved at Court before disbursement
4. Court meets on the last Monday of January, April, July, September, and October
5. Applications should demonstrate clear educational value and potential for wider adoption

The Sexcentenary Fund (established 1965) now includes the Brunel Awards, focusing on innovative, hands-on educational projects that enrich STEAM curriculum in state comprehensive settings.

Similar Funders

These funders have a similar focus and geographic reach:

• Stanhill Foundation
• Bluespark Foundation
• The Happold Foundation
• Sofronie Foundation
• The Armourers And Brasiers' Gauntlet Trust
• The Worshipful Company Of Engineers Charitable Trust Fund
• The Horners Charity Fund
• The Overstall Charitable Trust
• The Phillipps Charitable Trust
• The Lindsell Foundation

References

• Charity Commission - Charity 246639
• Founders' Company Brunel Awards
• Founders' Company Website
• Charity Commission - Related Charities 222905