Invitation-only funding

Annual funds
These funds are awarded on an annual basis to a small cohort of organisations that fit our criteria.
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Backbone Fund
Amount: Up to £250,000
Duration: 5 yearsThe Backbone Fund supports organisations who are working to strengthen civil society as whole and to play a part in shaping a more equitable future.
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Youth Strategic Investment Fund
Amount: Up to £550,000
Duration: 5 years
Deadline: Rolling applicationsOur long-term offer to support the development, sustainability and impact of organisations that have a track record of working with young people to achieve positive change.
Ad-hoc funds
These funds tend to be smaller and more responsive to what is happening in our other funds and the wider social context.
Our Neighbourhood Fund
Our Neighbourhood Fund supports people and organisations working in our local area.
Evidence and Learning Fund
This is a closed fund, with grants made either by invitation, or through opportunities identified through our other funding streams and collaborative work.
Voice, Influence and Partnerships Fund
The Voice, Influence and Partnerships Fund exists to amplify the voice and experience of organisations and individuals working towards social justice.
Development Fund
This fund supports the development of new areas of work and partnerships that support Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s overall strategic direction.
Emergency Funding
We are committed to being flexible with our grant-making. This approach enables us to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations and humanitarian appeals.
Major Grants
Paul Hamlyn Foundation is an independent, endowed foundation. This gives us the freedom to plan and fund for the long term, with the flexibility to respond to the here and now.

Who we’ve funded
For more information about current and previous fund holders, please browse our grants database.