We fund organisations that seek to support our funding priorities across our grantmaking programmes, see our funding guidelines. 

We tend to fund registered charities but are also open to applications from any inclusive not for profit organisations, including educational establishments, community groups, social enterprises, churches and other faith groups.
 

No, but if an expression of interest or application has been rejected recently it is highly likely a re-application will be unsuccessful.

Yes, but we would prefer that you focus on one application with us at any time. 

Decisions on expressions of interest are made by staff panels and decisions on full applications are made by Committees, following assessment processes. The following are taken into consideration when making funding decisions:

• the eligibility of applications;
• the strength of an applicant organisation, including governance and finances;
• the strength of the proposal, including if it is meeting need and the impact it will make; and
• the balance of our existing grant portfolios.

Please apply for the programme and priority that is the best fit for your funding proposal. 

We are proud to be a living wage employer, paying employees the real living wage, and are Living Wage Funders. 

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For any further queries on our grantmaking programmes and funding please contact us.

Media enquiries should be directed to Felicity Winkles (felicityw@mercers.co.uk)