Our Aims

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 and promoting social cohesion
• support sustainable livelihoods
• benefit young people who are unable to access education, and address gender inequality

Please note:  The Foundation’s intention is to complement rather than replace public funding. 

Health

We consider applications for projects which:

• improve maternal and newborn health
• improve women and girls’ sexual health
• support people with mental health issues, promote better understanding, address inequality and work to eradicate stigma
• 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

We consider applications for projects which:

• work towards a fair, effective criminal justice system
• promote prisoners’ wellbeing, ensuring people are treated humanely and with dignity
• 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
• inspire prisoners and enrich their lives through creative and innovative programmes

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 isolation, and improve the quality of life of older people

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.

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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 and promoting social cohesion
• support sustainable livelihoods
• address gender inequality
• engage and support the vulnerable who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and providing crisis support where needed

Please note:  The Foundation’s intention is to complement rather than replace public funding. 

Mental Health

We consider applications for projects which:

• support people with mental health issues
• promote better understanding of mental health
• address inequality and work to eradicate stigma
• improve young people's self-esteem

Please note:  We do not support medical research. The Foundation’s intention is to complement rather than replace public funding.

Criminal Justice

We consider applications for projects which:

• work towards a fair, effective criminal justice system
• promote prisoners’ wellbeing, ensuring people are treated humanely and with dignity
• 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
• inspire prisoners and enrich their lives through creative and innovative programmes

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 isolation, and improve the quality of life of older people

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.

Excluded Young People

We consider applications for projects which:

• advocate for young people who are excluded or at risk of exclusion
• support alternative education provision

Please note:  The Foundation’s intention is to complement rather than replace public funding.