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The Pearce Foundation

The Pearce Foundation Partnership Grants (2027 cohort)

Grants of up to £2,000 combined with nine months of tailored 'more than money' support (1-to-1 check-ins, peer sessions, skill-sharer matching) for small, fledgling charitable organisations working exclusively in Sussex. New partners must have been operating for two years or less with income under £50,000 a year. The Foundation aims to support up to six organisations a year; applications for the 2027 cohort close at 5pm on 15 November 2026.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £2,000
Deadline
28 days left
15 November
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Small, fledgling organisations working exclusively in Sussex: UK registered charities, Community Interest Companies, and social enterprises operating on a not-for-profit distributing basis
  • Organisations new to the Foundation must have been operating for two years or less, with an income of less than £50,000 a year
  • Funding is for charitable purposes only
  • Partners must commit to the nine-month partnership period (mid-February to end of October) and be open to a coaching approach and personal development

What it funds

  • Stage 1 Foundations: funding and support for new Partners to strengthen the foundations they need for the future
  • Stage 2 Growth: further funding and tailored support for existing Partners ready to take their next step, at least two years after their initial grant
  • Stage 3 Sustainability: ongoing or additional support, considered case by case, for established Partners

grants are up to £2,000 and are awarded for charitable purposes only. The partnership runs from mid-February to the end of October and includes 1-to-1 check-ins, peer support sessions, co-working, and matching with a Skill-Sharer.

How to apply

  1. Take the online Eligibility Quiz
  2. Optionally, email jane@pearcefoundation.org.uk to book a 15-minute call with the Founder if unsure whether the support is right for you
  3. Submit the online application form by 5pm on 15 November 2026
  4. If shortlisted, attend an informal meeting with the Founder and a Trustee in January

the Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications outside this process. Support is available if you need the form in a different format.

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