Barbara Ward Children's Foundation

Objectives of Fund

The aim of the Foundation is to help small, non-religious charities to serve severely disadvantaged children anywhere in the world. In recent years, the Foundation has provided grants to organisations working on youth projects in the following categories:

• Education.
• Health and wellbeing.
• Holidays.
• Sport, play and leisure.
• Support, care and respite.

Value Notes

Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees.

As an example, in 2022 the Trustees received 337 new grant applications, of which 19 were approved with a total of £474,500 awarded.

Who Can Apply

Registered charities working to improve the lives of children and young people living in the UK and throughout the world may apply.

To be eligible, charities should be financially sound and should not be receiving funding from statutory bodies.

Location

UK-wide and international

Restrictions

Funding is not available for religious charities.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding is for the benefit of children who are seriously or terminally ill, disadvantaged, underprivileged or have special needs.

How To Apply

The application process is ongoing and interested applicants may apply at any time.

Applications should be made in writing to the Trustees detailing the specific purpose for which the grant is requested and should be accompanied by a copy of the organisation's latest report and accounts.