Aim Foundation grants
The AIM Foundation is a national grant-making foundation that gave around £197,500 to organisations in its latest year, with a typical grant of £25,000.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
The AIM Foundation is a general foundation with an income of around £2.6m, focused on two priority areas: Early Childhood Restoration and Protection of UK Rivers. It does not accept unsolicited applications; instead it identifies and builds relationships with organisations whose work aligns with its priorities. It works through three approaches - changing systems, strengthening the sector, and direct support - funding across England and Wales.
What they fund
The AIM Foundation funds work in health, economic and community development, education and training, and environment and conservation, currently focused on Early Childhood Restoration and Protection of UK Rivers.
Who and where
It supports children and young people, other charities and voluntary bodies, and other defined groups, across England and Wales.
Who they help
Where they fund
What Aim Foundation says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
What they say they're looking for
“Our grants are primarily focused on two areas: Early Childhood Restoration and Protection of UK Rivers”
Source: theaimfoundation.org.uk — The AIM Foundation | Grantmaking Foundation | UK →
How they say to apply
“We do not accept unsolicited applications. We identify and build relationships with organisations whose work aligns with our priorities.”
Source: theaimfoundation.org.uk — What We Fund | The AIM Foundation | UK →
“We take three complementary approaches: Changing systems - influencing policy, practice and wider change Strengthening the sector - building capacity, resilience and collaboration Direct support - funding delivery where it can make an immediate difference”
Source: theaimfoundation.org.uk — What We Fund | The AIM Foundation | UK →
What a typical grant looks like
| Typical (median) grant | £25,000 |
|---|---|
| Middle half of grants | £1,000 – £75,000 |
| Grants published openly | 85 |
| Most recent published grant | 2024 |
Recent grants
- The Bumblebee Children's CharityFamily Fund Donation£2,500December 2024
- River Action UKUnrestricted Funding£90,000October 2024
- The Felix ProjectFamily Fund Donation£5,000October 2024
- The Sinfield Nature Conservation TrustFamily Fund Donation£2,500October 2024
- TransActual CICFamily Fund Donation£2,000October 2024
- Friends of St Nicholas FieldsFamily Fund Donation£1,000October 2024
From grants Aim Foundation publishes openly via 360Giving (the UK open grants-data standard), used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence.
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
For such charitable bodies or for such charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time think fit.
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
How much does the AIM Foundation typically give?
Based on 85 recorded grants up to 2024, the typical (median) grant from the AIM Foundation is £25,000, though awards vary widely - the middle half of grants fall between £1,000 and £75,000.
What does the AIM Foundation fund?
The AIM Foundation funds work in health, economic and community development, education and training, and environment and conservation, with its grant-making currently concentrated on two priorities: Early Childhood Restoration and Protection of UK Rivers.
Who can apply to the AIM Foundation?
The AIM Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. It identifies and builds relationships with organisations whose work aligns with its priorities, so it is not possible to apply cold.
How do I apply to the AIM Foundation?
The AIM Foundation does not run an open application process - it proactively identifies organisations to fund. Its website (www.theaimfoundation.org.uk) and Charity Commission entry (charity number 263294) set out more about its current priorities and approach.
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Contains public sector information from the Charity Commission for England and Wales licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and grants data from 360Giving used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Figures are derived (filtered and summarised by TrusteeMeetings), not republished unchanged. About the data · Terms of use. This page is a starting point for your own research, not a promise of funding, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with Aim Foundation.