Melanie White Foundation Limited

The Melanie White Foundation Limited is an endowed grant-making charity registered in England and Wales since 1999, originally established as The Melanie White Charitable Foundation Limited. Its core mission is to support a wide and varied range of charitable causes across the UK by deploying income from its significant expendable endowment, prioritising resource distribution over reserve accumulation to maximise enduring positive impact. Governance emphasises strong financial stewardship, with clear policies on reserves, investments, safeguarding, conflicts of interest, and risk management, reflecting a strategic, invitation-only approach that identifies aligned charities rather than soliciting open applications.

As a generalist funder, it backs diverse charitable activities without restrictive themes, beneficiary groups, or specific programmes, offering grants for general operations, projects, core costs, or unrestricted support to UK charitable institutions. This broad remit encompasses a spectrum of purposes, from small-scale initiatives to larger efforts, with no exclusions for capital projects, though decisions favour strategic alignment.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities operating UK-wide, with no income thresholds or size limits specified—though it typically supports medium to large established organisations. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; organisations with strong mission fit should email to initiate contact, after which directors may invite further details at their discretion. No public deadlines or fixed rounds exist; grants are awarded adhoc via directors' meetings.

Typical grants range from £10,000 to £100,000, as inferred from expenditures like £134,099 in 2023-24 split among few grantees. Distinctives include its non-solicitation policy, UK-wide scope without regional bias, and focus on preserving endowment capital while optimising giving—no religious restrictions apply, setting it apart as a responsive generalist rather than a specialist.