Moulding Foundation

The Moulding Foundation, established in 2020 by philanthropists Jodie and Matt Moulding, is a grantmaking charity dedicated to empowering disadvantaged people and communities in England's North—particularly Greater Manchester and Cheshire—to reach their full potential. Born from the Covid-19 crisis, it embodies values of social justice, equity, empowerment, and stewardship, channeling founders' personal commitments into tackling deep inequalities through health advancement, poverty relief, education, and support for disabled youth and their families. Distinctive for its rapid scale and high-impact philanthropy, it prioritizes transformative outcomes via strategic, evidence-based funding.

It supports interconnected initiatives like capital projects (e.g., £5m to Seashell Trust for special needs facilities, £3.5m to Embassy Village for homeless housing), bursaries for low-income students (e.g., UA92), outreach for cancer-affected families, homelessness services, and poverty alleviation via resources like furniture schemes. Beneficiaries include children, young people with disabilities, financially strained families, and excluded communities, funding direct aid, research, advocacy, and practical services with measurable, life-changing results.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities delivering in the North of England (outside regions ineligible); no income thresholds apply, welcoming small grassroots to large organizations aligning with health, education, poverty, or disability pillars. Grants range £10,000–£5m, awarded via online application form or nominations (next deadline: 10 December 2025)—check website for rounds. No religious restrictions; excludes non-regional projects, favoring proactive, high-stakes interventions over routine operations.