Applications closed on 1 October 2026.

Many funders run the same grant every year, so check the funder’s site for a new round. The details below are what the funder published when it was open.

The Philip and Connie Phillips Foundation

The Philip and Connie Phillips Foundation grants

Grants for small and medium registered charities in Kent and Medway whose work improves the health and wellbeing of their local community. Priorities are older and isolated people (particularly in rural areas), physical and mental health including disability and long-term conditions, homelessness, and strengthening local communities, for example through foodbanks, debt advice or befriending. Core costs, salaries, volunteer costs and project costs can all be funded. Most grants are around £5,000 to £10,000 and may be spread over one or two years, and there are three rounds a year.

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You could get: Amount not specified
Deadline: Closed; the deadline has passed
Effort: Moderate; full application with documents

Who can apply

Registered charities located in, and mainly operating in, the area covered by Kent County Council and Medway, with total annual income between £10,000 and £1 million according to their most recent accounts
Applicants are assessed on their track record, management and governance, how they collaborate with other organisations, and how they reach a wide range of people and those most in need; trustees also analyse the charity's Trustees' report and accounts
Individuals, schools, colleges and nurseries are not eligible

What it funds

Contributions to general running costs, volunteer costs, salaries and project costs for charities improving health and wellbeing in Kent and Medway. Priority areas:

People who are elderly and isolated, particularly in rural areas (for example meal services, befriending or advice)
People living with disabilities and long-term health conditions, and mental health support
People who are homeless, lack stable accommodation or live in insecure or vulnerable housing
Strengthening local communities, such as access to services, support for people and families facing financial hardship (foodbanks, debt advice) and tackling isolation (befriending, social inclusion)

Most grants are in the region of £5,000 to £10,000 and can be spread over one or two years.

What it will not fund

Charities based outside the Kent County Council and Medway areas
Charities based in Kent that deliver most of their work outside the county
Charities with annual income under £10,000 or over £1 million
Capital appeals, including restoration and conservation of buildings
Equipment, unless as a percentage of project costs
Individuals
Academic research, scholarships or bursaries
Nurseries, schools and colleges
Work that has already taken place

any funding is restricted to work in Kent

unsuccessful applicants can reapply one year after their application; grantees can only apply again once their monitoring form has been received

How to apply

Read the 'What We Fund' page to check you meet the criteria
Complete the short online eligibility quiz linked from the How to Apply page
If eligible, complete the online application form (the only route accepted) by 5:00pm on Thursday 1 October 2026
The Board of Trustees decides on all grants and may ask clarifying questions or ask to speak to someone from your organisation
If successful, complete the Grant Offer terms and conditions document

a short monitoring form is required at the end of the grant, or at the end of each year for a multi-year grant

no feedback is given on individual applications, and trustees' decisions are final

Have ready

Completed online application form
Budget
Most recent accounts: confirm they are available online at the Charity Commission for England and Wales, or send them to the Foundation