At ECF we strive for equality and justice for all by supporting the most marginalised and promoting human rights under our Aims as detailed below. We support charities, not-for-profits and Community Interest Companies working in the UK and overseas, prioritising applications from smaller organisations and projects which prioritise women.
Human Rights
We consider applications for projects which:
- fight injustice by combating violations of Human Rights (as defined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
- support the victims of these violations and their dependants
- empower people to protect their own human rights
Please note: The Foundation’s intention is to complement rather than replace public funding.
Social and Economic Inequality
We consider applications for projects which:
- work towards food sovereignty; through improvements to local food production and markets, movement building and/or policy work
- address the root causes of social and economic inequality and advocate for policy change, empowering people and communities
- support sustainable livelihoods
- address gender inequality
Please note: The Foundation’s intention is to complement rather than replace public funding.
Education
We consider applications for projects which:
- benefit excluded children or those at risk of exclusion
- address the gender gap in access to education
- support enrichment of education to promote human rights and social cohesion and improve young people’s self-esteem
Please note: We do not fund individuals or holiday providers. The Foundation's intention is to complement rather than replace public funding.
Health
We consider applications for projects which:
- support people with mental health issues, promote better understanding, address inequality and work to eradicate stigma
- support women's health
- improve maternal and newborn health
- work to avoid sight loss, improve vision impairment and support a better quality of life for people with sight issues and blindness
Please note: We do not support medical research. The Foundation’s intention is to complement rather than replace public funding.
Criminal Justice System
We consider applications for projects which:
- promote prisoners’ wellbeing, ensuring people are treated humanely and with dignity
- inspire prisoners and enrich their lives through creative and innovative programmes
- assist vulnerable people at risk of imprisonment, particularly women and young people
- work with people on their transition from prison, helping them to resettle and become independent from the Criminal Justice System
Please note: The Foundation’s intention is to complement rather than replace public funding.
Elderly People
We consider applications for projects which:
- support the wellbeing of older people with particular emphasis on maintaining independence and alleviation of isolationy
- improve the quality of life of older people through home-based services, social networks and meeting places
Please note: The Foundation’s intention is to complement rather than replace public funding.
Refugees & Asylum Seekers
We consider applications for projects which:
- advocate on behalf of refugees and asylum seekers
- improve the quality of life for asylum seekers, destitute asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants
- promote social and community cohesion
Please note: The Foundation’s intention is to complement rather than replace public funding.
Homelessness
We consider applications for projects which:
- engage and support the vulnerable who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- provide crisis support
- improve people’s quality of life, relieving hardship and distress
Please note: The Foundation’s intention is to complement rather than replace public funding.
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