Prism the Gift Fund

Prism the Gift Fund, a UK-registered charity and company limited by guarantee established in 2003, serves as an expert administrative platform to streamline philanthropic giving for high net worth individuals, donor groups, corporates, and foundations. Its mission is to boost charitable funding by handling regulatory, compliance, and operational challenges, offering Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) as cost-effective alternatives to private foundations, governance for Independent Collective Funds, and outsourced administration for grant-makers. Rooted in efficiency, integrity, and transparency, Prism provides swift, tailored support with rigorous due diligence, monitoring, and trustee oversight, distinguishing itself as a facilitative infrastructure provider rather than a strategic funder.

As a generalist enabler, Prism channels donor-directed grants across all charitable purposes under UK law, including education, health, humanitarian aid, disability support, medical research, arts, poverty alleviation, and international development. It supports diverse beneficiaries—from grassroots initiatives to global campaigns—affecting all ages and backgrounds, with examples like Choose Love for refugees, Kabuki Syndrome Foundation for rare disease research, and KBF UK for multifaceted international causes. Eligible entities are primarily UK-registered charities and vetted non-profits worldwide, with no income thresholds, size limits, or geographic restrictions, though all undergo Prism's compliance checks.

Prism does not accept unsolicited applications; funding requires recommendation by an active donor or Collective Fund account holder via a questionnaire, followed by Prism's administration on a rolling basis with no deadlines. Grant sizes vary widely—from small projects to multi-million awards (e.g., £70 million distributed last year)—covering project funding, core costs, unrestricted support, capital, emergency relief, and capacity building, as dictated by donors within legal bounds. This donor-empowered model sets Prism apart, excluding only non-compliant activities while maximising impact through secure, efficient philanthropy.