Wolfson Professional Development Grants for Palliative Care Staff
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
England
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
This grant pays for professional training and development for medical staff working in palliative care. It covers both adult and children's hospice staff based in England. You apply through Hospice UK, which administers the programme on behalf of the Wolfson Foundation.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a medical or care staff member working in palliative care
- Must apply through Hospice UK
Medical and care staff working in palliative care settings, including hospices, applying through their organisation via Hospice UK.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for medical and care staff working in palliative care settings in England, including adult and children's hospices. It is for employees seeking professional development or training opportunities. It is not for businesses or organisations outside the palliative care sector.
Sectors
Regions
Awards published
645
Typical award
£80,000
Most awards
£50,000 to £150,000
Most funded region
London
186 awards in 2025, level with 180 the year before.
Recent awards include Age UK Enfield (£50,000, 2025), Altwood Church of England School (£57,500, 2025) and Alzheimer Café Isle of Wight (£100,000, 2025).
Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.
Full details from The Wolfson Foundation
Grants for professional training for medical staff working in palliative care, including adult and children's hospice staff. The programme supports continuing professional development within the palliative care sector. Applications are administered through Hospice UK.
Applications are administered through Hospice UK, not directly through the Wolfson Foundation. Contact or visit Hospice UK to start your application.
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