Edge Fund

We support efforts to achieve social, economic and environmental justice, and to end imbalances of wealth and power.

What we do fund

Work with the primary objective of creating long-term change in society by addressing the causes of injustice and inequality.

We focus on groups addressing issues that face a particular community that are led by that community (e.g. a group working on issues around sex work should be led by people with direct lived experience of sex work).

We prioritise groups that struggle to get funding elsewhere, particularly if other funders might consider them to be "too radical".

All types of non-profit organisations, including groups that are not formally registered.

What we do not fund

  • Groups not based in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England

  • Traditional charities or charitable work which can access funding from elsewhere

  • Groups that are primarily providing support or services to others

  • Commercial or business activity

  • Groups with an annual income over £20,000

  • Groups that have several paid staff

  • International issues or groups, unless their activity is in - and targeted at - the UK

  • Political parties

  • Groups whose aim is to promote religious ideas

  • Groups that receive funding from mainstream sources, such as the National Lottery Community Fund or local council

  • We are not currently accepting applications from individuals. We suggest that you find a few like-minded people and create a group for your project

  • Groups which have been formed within 6 months of applying to Edge Fund, and/or cannot demonstrate 6 months of regular activity.

  • If your group does not have an online presence, please expect to show us what you do, e.g. through social media, press releases, meeting minutes, photos etc.

How to apply

Please prioritise sending your application using the Google form, however, if you prefer a Word document, email us: apply@edgefund.org.uk to ask for a Word application form. When you've completed form, send it to the same address labelled as: "the name of your group+ FR15

Useful Links

https://www.edgefund.org.uk/apply_for_funding 

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