The second round for applications for the Randal Charitable Foundation Fund is now open. Applications are open to organisations and grassroots community groups in Northamptonshire. The foundations offer up to £3,000 in funding to support initiatives across various sectors such as health, mental care, education and community wellness and inclusion. Applications are received on a rolling basis as there is no set deadline.
About The Randal Charitable Foundation Fund
In partnership with the Northamptonshire Community Foundation, Dr Nik Kotecha OBE DL and Moni Kotecha both founded the Randal Charitable Foundation Fund. Their aim is to support residents in the region of Northamptonshire. The focus areas of the grant intiative includes mental health, support for the vulnerable, including children and women, reducing poverty, improving access to education and prisoners’ rehabilitation.
All the projects that will be funded by the grant must be completed within 12 months and in the area of Northamptonshire. For enquiries, applicants can reach out to the grant board via email enquiries@ncf.uk.com.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: £3,000
- Maximum award: £3,000
- Project duration supported: 12 months
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Who Can Apply for the Randal Charitable Foundation Fund
- Eligible organisation types:
- Grassroot organisations
- Nonprofits
- Community interest companies
- Social enterprises
- Registration requirements:
- Applications must come from small, voluntary, community-based groups.
- The groups or organisations must be based in Northamptonshire.
- Organisations must be registered in the United Kingdom
- Organisations must have an annual turnover of not less than £50,000 for a period of three years.
- Organisations must have a set of written rules and safeguarding policies.
- Geographic eligibility: Northamptonshire
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Healthcare
- Mental health
- Alleviating poverty
- Support for children and women
- Prisoner rehabilitation
- Education
Application Process
- To apply for the second round of the 2026 grant, visit the website to review the eligibility guidelines.
- Fill out the application form with the necessary details.
- Applications are recieved on a rolling basis, apply early.
- Successful applicants will receive notifications on the next steps to take.
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Required Materials
- Project proposal
- Safeguarding policies
- Budget
- Proof of organisation registration
- Prior work reports
Key Dates
- Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; apply early.
- Notification timeline: Not specified.
Selection Notes
- The grant is highly competitive and awards organisations and groups in Northamptonshire.
- Priority focus areas:
- Healthcare
- Mental health
- Alleviating poverty
- Support for children and women
- Prisoner rehabilitation
- Improved access to education
- Exclusions:
- Projects outside Northamptonshire.
- Organisations that are not duly registered.
Official Source of the Randal Charitable Foundation Fund
- Official Application Page: https://ukcommunityfoundations.tfaforms.net/869