Barbara Ward Children's Foundation
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
The Barbara Ward Children's Foundation helps small, non-religious charities to support severely disadvantaged children. The page says the Foundation funds work anywhere in the world, and that registered charities working to improve the lives of children and young people in the UK and abroad may apply. In recent years, the Foundation has given grants to organisations running youth projects in five areas: education; health and wellbeing; holidays; sport, play and leisure; and support, care and respite. If your charity's work fits one of these, this fund could suit you. The amount you receive is at the discretion of the Trustees. The page does not give a minimum or maximum award, so it helps to explain clearly what you need and why. There is no deadline. The application process is ongoing, and you can apply at any time. That gives you room to prepare a thorough request rather than rushing to meet a closing date. You apply in writing to the Trustees. Explain the specific purpose of the grant you are asking for, and include a copy of your organisation's latest report and accounts. One practical caveat. The Foundation expects charities to be financially sound and not to be receiving funding from statutory bodies. Religious charities cannot apply. Make sure you meet both points before you spend time on a request. You can contact the Foundation at info@bwcf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/barbara-ward-childrens-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Registered charities only
- Religious charities cannot apply
- Charities should be financially sound
- Charities should not be receiving funding from statutory bodies
- Applications must be in writing to the Trustees and state the specific purpose of the grant
- A copy of the latest report and accounts must be included
- Grant amount is at the discretion of the Trustees
Registered charities working to improve the lives of children and young people in the UK and throughout the world may apply. The Foundation aims to help small, non-religious charities, and funding is not available for religious charities. Charities should be financially sound and should not be receiving funding from statutory bodies.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Small, non-religious registered charities working to improve the lives of severely disadvantaged children and young people, in areas such as education, health and wellbeing, holidays, sport and play, and support, care and respite.
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Full details from Barbara Ward Children's Foundation
Aims/Priorities: The aim of the Foundation is to help small, non-religious charities to serve severely disadvantaged children anywhere in the world. In recent years, the Foundation has provided grants to organisations working on youth projects in the following categories:
Apply in writing to the Trustees at any time. Describe the specific purpose for which you are requesting the grant, and include a copy of your organisation's latest report and accounts. You can contact the Foundation at info@bwcf.org.uk.
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