Major Grant

Funding

From £100,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Garfield Weston Foundation offers major grants of £100,000 or more. These are for larger charitable projects that need significant funding. The process is separate from their regular grants, with its own guidance and application steps. Only charities and organisations based in England can apply.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charitycicsocial enterprise

Key requirements:

  • Minimum grant request of £100,000
  • Must be a charity or eligible organisation
Who is this for?

This grant is for charities and organisations in England running large projects that need £100,000 or more. It is designed for significant charitable work, not smaller or routine funding needs. It is not for businesses or individuals.

Regions

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

Awards published

5,128

Typical award

£20,000

Most awards

£10,000 to £30,000

Most funded region

South East

132 awards in 2025, down from 2,470 the year before.

Recent awards include Royal Academy of Music (£300,000, 2026), Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust (£150,000, 2026) and National Museums Liverpool (£3,000,000, 2026).

This funder has made 5,128 awards with a typical award of £20,000. Would you qualify?

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Full details from Garfield Weston Foundation

Grants of £100,000 or above for larger projects and initiatives. These grants have separate guidance and application processes compared to regular grants. Designed for significant charitable work requiring substantial funding.

How to apply

This grant has its own separate guidance and application process, different from the foundation's regular grants. Check the Garfield Weston Foundation website for the specific steps and requirements for major grant applications.

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Last updated: 5 August 2026