Roger & Irene Graham Charitable Foundation

The Roger & Irene Graham Charitable Foundation, established on 29 June 1998 by Roger and Irene Graham, is a grant-making trust dedicated to advancing education and relieving the needs of persons whose physical or mental conditions render them particularly vulnerable. Guided by a small board of trustees including Irene Graham, its ethos emphasizes compassionate philanthropy through targeted grants to charities rather than direct services or individuals, prioritizing general charitable purposes with a focus on enhancing welfare, opportunities, and social inclusion for the disadvantaged.

It funds initiatives supporting people with disabilities, education, youth development, social welfare, and cultural engagement, as seen in grants to organizations like Alford House youth centre and the Philharmonia Orchestra. Support extends to projects, core costs, and general purposes for voluntary bodies and charities whose work aligns with these aims, demonstrating a broad yet mission-aligned "targeted generalism" across England and Wales, from local to national efforts.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities based in England and Wales, with a preference for small to medium-sized organizations showing no strict income thresholds. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; grants are awarded at trustees' discretion on a rolling basis via invite-only processes, with no public forms, portals, or deadlines—decisions occur at regular trustee meetings.

Typical grants range from £3,000 to £10,000, occasionally up to £15,000–£20,000. Distinctive for its flexibility without thematic or religious restrictions, the foundation avoids funding individuals, capital projects, or emergencies, standing out for responsive support to diverse charities delivering genuine social value in education and vulnerability relief.