The Randal Foundation is a growing UK and international funder focused on one clear aim: saving lives and significantly improving lives for people facing serious disadvantage.

It supports charities and organisations delivering direct, measurable impact, often backing projects that are both evidence-led and innovative.

What they fund

The Foundation has a broad but focused set of priorities, centred on high-impact interventions:

• Poverty alleviation (especially extreme or immediate hardship)
• Mental health, particularly crisis and suicide prevention
• Women and children at risk of harm or exploitation
• Healthcare and support for vulnerable people
• Education for disadvantaged groups
• Rehabilitation (including criminal justice)

There is also a global element, including clean water, sanitation, and emergency response work.

Grant size

• Typically £5,000 – £30,000 for UK projects
• Projects are usually expected to be delivered within 12 months

Larger, longer-term funding exists—but this is usually by partnership or invitation rather than open application.

Eligibility

• Open to charities and not-for-profit organisations (including some CICs)
• Strong preference for organisations with:
  • Clear evidence of impact
  • A track record of delivery
  • Projects that directly improve or save lives

Application process

• Two-stage process:
  1. Expression of Interest
  2. Full application if shortlisted
• No fixed deadlines (rolling programme)
• Strong emphasis on:
  • Governance
  • Safeguarding
  • Financials
  • Monitoring and reporting (including ongoing and end-of-project evaluation)

Ensure your applications show

• Focus on clear, direct outcomes (not vague wellbeing claims)
• Show evidence + delivery + measurable impact
• Position the project as life-changing, not just beneficial

Website: https://www.randalfoundation.org.uk/applications/