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 as well as 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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