Robert McAlpine Foundation grants
Robert McAlpine Foundation gives grants to small charities across the UK; it does not publish more specific funding priorities or a typical grant size, and appeals are reviewed once a year by trustees meeting in November.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
Robert McAlpine Foundation gives grants to support small charities situated throughout the UK; beyond that, it does not publish specific funding priorities, and no typical grant size is published. Trustees meet annually in November to approve grants, and applications must be received no later than 7 August each year to be considered for that meeting — this year's 7 August deadline has now passed, so an appeal sent now would be considered at next year's November meeting instead. Appeals should meet the criteria set out on the foundation's contact page and consist of a maximum of two A4 pages, and applicants should enclose a copy of their most recent signed accounts. The foundation is unable to accept appeal requests by telephone, so all correspondence must be in writing, either by email or post.
What they fund
Robert McAlpine Foundation supports the advancement of health and general charitable purposes, through grants to small charities.
Who and where
It supports people with disabilities, children and young people, older people and other charities and voluntary bodies, throughout England and Wales.
Who they help
Where they fund
What Robert McAlpine 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
“gives grants to support small charities situated throughout the UK”
Source: robertmcalpinefoundation.org — How to Apply | mcalpine-foundation →
Deadlines they mention
“An application must be received no later than 7 August in order for it to be considered for inclusion in the next meeting”
Source: robertmcalpinefoundation.org — How to Apply | mcalpine-foundation →
How they say to apply
“Your appeal should meet the criteria as set out out on the Contact page and consist of a maximum of two A4 pages”
Source: robertmcalpinefoundation.org — How to Apply | mcalpine-foundation →
“The Trustees meet annually in November to approve grants”
Source: robertmcalpinefoundation.org — How to Apply | mcalpine-foundation →
“Please enclose a copy of your most recent signed accounts”
Source: robertmcalpinefoundation.org — How to Apply | mcalpine-foundation →
“we are unable to accept any appeal requests by telephone and all correspondence must be in writing either by email or post”
Source: robertmcalpinefoundation.org — How to Apply | mcalpine-foundation →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
To or towards or for the benefit or in furtherance of such charitable purposes or charitable institutions in the schedule territories as the trustees determine.
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
What does Robert McAlpine Foundation fund?
It gives grants to support small charities situated throughout the UK. It does not publish more specific funding priorities, such as a particular cause or region, on its website.
How much does it give?
The foundation does not publish a typical or maximum grant size on its website.
How do I apply?
Send a written appeal of no more than two A4 pages, meeting the criteria set out on the foundation's contact page, together with a copy of your most recent signed accounts. The foundation cannot accept appeals by telephone - correspondence must be by email or post. Check the funder's own website (www.robertmcalpinefoundation.org) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 226646) for current guidance, as processes can change.
When are decisions made?
Trustees meet annually in November to approve grants. Applications must be received no later than 7 August each year to be considered for that meeting. This year's 7 August deadline has now passed, so an appeal sent now would be considered at next year's November meeting instead.
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