Brewers Foundation

The Brewers Foundation, established in 2020 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), is a family-led grantmaker founded by trustees Neal Brewer, Simon Brewer, Adam Shoesmith, and David Thomson. Linked to Brewers Decorator Centres, it focuses on making a positive, lasting impact across England by supporting communities, registered charities, and organisations through cash grants, donations, and distinctive in-kind sponsorships like paint and decorating materials. Its mission emphasises general charitable purposes, strengthening social capital via practical philanthropy to 'make the world a brighter place', with a responsive, inclusive ethos prioritising visible community enhancements without narrow thematic limits.

The Foundation funds tangible projects that transform shared spaces and improve everyday wellbeing, such as capital improvements to facilities and community infrastructure. Beneficiaries include local authorities, voluntary bodies, grassroots groups, and small charities delivering practical interventions; it supports both organisations and people/communities but excludes core costs or unrestricted funding. Annual expenditure exceeds £50,000, favouring grassroots efforts with measurable, local impact.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups based anywhere in England (urban or rural), with no religious restrictions or strict income thresholds—though it prefers smaller entities. Unsolicited applications are welcomed via online form or email, outlining projects, budgets, and needs (cash, paint, or both); decisions occur on a rolling basis within 8-12 weeks, with no deadlines.

Distinctively blending financial aid with relevant product donations sets it apart as an accessible, straightforward partner for quick-win community upgrades, governed by aligned family trustees for stable, widespread support.