Alan Davidson Foundation grants
Alan Davidson Foundation is a national foundation supporting Motor Neurone Disease research and care, neurological conditions, visual arts and architecture; as of 2025 it is not accepting new funding applications.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
As of 2025, Alan Davidson Foundation is not accepting new funding applications — it is fully committed to a number of multi-year partnerships and grant agreements, and expects to review new funding opportunities in 2027. It is a national charity supporting organisations and initiatives in Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research and care, neurological conditions, visual arts, and architecture. Its funding is typically awarded following careful research into a charity, organisation or project by the Foundation itself, rather than through open applications, and where there is alignment with its aims it may arrange a meeting to explore the work further. Its major grants have included a £1.275 million commitment that enabled the launch of the Davidson Nurses Programme, and a £1,020,000 commitment in October 2020 to a research project with King's College London and the University of Sheffield.
What they fund
Alan Davidson Foundation supports MND research and care, neurological conditions, visual arts and architecture, though it is currently fully committed and not open to new applications.
Who and where
It is a national charity funding other charities and voluntary bodies across England and Wales.
Who they help
Where they fund
What Alan Davidson 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.
Who they say they'll fund
“The Foundation is proud to support a range of organisations and initiatives across our core areas of focus: Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research and care, neurological conditions, visual arts, and architecture.”
Source: alandavidsonfoundation.org — Apply for funding – Alan Davidson Foundation →
Grant sizes they mention
“With a visionary grant of £1.275 million, the Foundation has enabled the launch of the Davidson Nurses Programme—a national initiative expanding access to clinical trials”
Source: alandavidsonfoundation.org — MND-SMART – Alan Davidson Foundation →
“In October 2020, the Alan Davidson Foundation committed £1,020,000 to funding a major, research project in collaboration with King's College London and the University of Sheffield”
Source: alandavidsonfoundation.org — TRICALS – Alan Davidson Foundation →
Deadlines they mention
“We expect to review potential new funding opportunities in 2027.”
Source: alandavidsonfoundation.org — Apply for funding – Alan Davidson Foundation →
How they say to apply
“As of 2025, the Foundation is fully committed to a number of multi-year partnerships and grant agreements. We are therefore not accepting new funding applications at this time.”
Source: alandavidsonfoundation.org — Apply for funding – Alan Davidson Foundation →
“Funding is typically awarded following careful research into the charity, organisation, or project seeking support. Where there is alignment with the Foundation's aims, we may then arrange a meeting to explore the work in more detail.”
Source: alandavidsonfoundation.org — Apply for funding – Alan Davidson Foundation →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
The objects of the charity are the advancement for the public benefit of any purposes that are exclusively charitable under the laws of england and wales.
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
Is Alan Davidson Foundation accepting applications?
No. As of 2025, the Foundation is fully committed to a number of multi-year partnerships and grant agreements, and it is not accepting new funding applications at this time. It expects to review potential new funding opportunities in 2027.
What does it fund?
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research and care, neurological conditions, visual arts, and architecture.
How much does it give?
Its major grants have included a £1.275 million commitment towards the Davidson Nurses Programme and a £1,020,000 commitment towards a research project with King's College London and the University of Sheffield. These are examples of specific large grants, not a typical award size.
How does it decide funding?
Funding is typically awarded following careful research into the charity, organisation or project by the Foundation. Where there is alignment with its aims, it may then arrange a meeting to explore the work in more detail.
How do I apply?
The Foundation is not currently accepting new applications and expects to review this in 2027. Check the funder's own website (alandavidsonfoundation.org) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 1160259) for current guidance, as this may change.
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