Sir John Fisher Foundation
Giving grants to charitable organisations.

Who we have helped

Take a look at some local projects we are proud to support. 

To learn more about our funding locality and requirements for application,  click below

Main Grants

Our Main Grants meetings are twice a year: in May and November. Here, all of our trustees meet to discuss funding a range of charitable causes in the Barrow and Furness Peninsula. All grants are for a maximum of 12 months.

The maximum you can apply for is £20,000.  

Deadlines: 

1st March and 1st September

Small Grants

Our Small Grants programme is for smaller funding opportunities such as events, small projects or equipment. Small Grants are suited to new or un-constituted groups. 

The maximum you can apply for is £4000.

Deadlines : 

1st December, 1st March, 1st June, 1st September

Medical Research Grants

Our medical research category is currently closed to new applications.

Learn more about who we fund

How to Apply

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