The Gosling Foundation is a private grant-making foundation, which was established in 1985 by the late Sir Donald Gosling. His son Adam is now chairman.

They focus grant-making in three principal areas, based on Sir Donald’s interests and philanthropic priorities. The Foundation has awarded over £100 million in grants since 1985.

 

✔ Charities, CIO’S and CIC’S registered and working in the UK.

✔ Units, establishments and ships of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines.

✔ Youth groups (e.g. sea cadets, scouts, girl guides, performing arts).

✔ Sea cadet applications should be submitted via the Sea Cadet Fund https://cadetfund.org/cadet-fund-apply  

✔ Project costs (if the project directly impacts beneficiaries).

✔ Capital projects which include new buildings, extensions, refurbishments and recreational spaces.

✔ Salaries when for personnel employed specifically to deliver the project.

✔ Projects that help organisations be more efficient and focus on their core objectives (e.g. it projects, moving services online, and projects that improve access to existing support, such as helplines).

✔ Equipment e.g. sporting equipment and furniture.

✔ Events which directly impact grant beneficiaries.

 

https://www.thegoslingfoundation.com/