Sachs Foundation

The Sachs Foundation is a registered unincorporated charity (number 1181874) in England and Wales, established as a grant-making trust with broad powers to distribute both income and capital for any charitable purposes under English law, anywhere in the world. Governed by a small group of trustees, its core mission emphasizes prudent stewardship of an expendable endowment to balance present and future needs, guided by public benefit principles and robust financial governance. Distinctively generalist, it lacks formal thematic priorities, geographic limits, or published funding philosophies, relying instead on trustees' wide discretion to support effective charitable objectives through grants to organizations only.

It funds a vast array of general charitable activities, including projects, core costs, unrestricted support, and capacity building for registered charities or voluntary bodies, with no restrictions on causes, beneficiaries, or grant types. Historic spending focuses on furthering recognized charitable aims globally, from local to national efforts, without favoring specific sectors like poverty relief, education, or environment.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities or equivalent voluntary organizations of any size or income level, with no geographic base required—though operations span England and Wales primarily, global support is possible at trustees' discretion. Crucially, it does not accept unsolicited applications; grants arise adhoc via trustee networks, with no public process, portals, deadlines, or typical amounts disclosed (annual reports show varied awards without specifics). Meetings occur irregularly as opportunities emerge.

Exclusions include individuals, non-charitable entities, and open applications; it stands out for its opaque, relationship-driven approach, making it ideal for networked UK charities seeking flexible, unrestricted general-purpose funding from a low-profile, high-discretion philanthropist rather than themed or competitive programs.