About The Cowgill Foundation
A registered UK charity dedicated to advancing charitable purposes across England
A registered UK charity dedicated to advancing charitable purposes across England
The Cowgill Foundation was established in 2024 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1211403 .
Our foundation was created with a clear purpose: to advance charitable purposes as determined by our trustees, providing flexible and responsive grant-making that addresses real needs across England. We believe in the power of strategic giving to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Based in Newcastle, we serve communities throughout England, working with individuals and organizations committed to making positive social impact.
" TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME."
This broad charitable purpose allows our trustees the flexibility to respond to evolving community needs and support a wide range of charitable initiatives. Whether it's education, healthcare, poverty relief, community development, or other recognized charitable purposes, we can provide support where it's needed most.
Our grant-making process is designed to be thorough, fair, and supportive of applicants
Each application is thoroughly reviewed by our trustees, who evaluate the charitable purpose, potential impact, and alignment with our mission. We take time to understand each unique situation.
Our trustees exercise their discretion fairly and objectively, ensuring all applications receive equal consideration. Decisions are based on charitable merit and potential community benefit.
We view grant recipients as partners in advancing charitable purposes. We provide not just funding but also guidance and encouragement throughout the grant period.
We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal structure specifically designed for charities in England and Wales. This provides us with legal personality while maintaining the charitable benefits and oversight of the Charity Commission.
We are registered with and regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales, ensuring we operate to the highest standards of charity governance and accountability.
Our board of trustees exercises absolute discretion in determining which charitable purposes to support, always acting in accordance with charity law and in the best interests of our beneficiaries.
Trustees bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to advancing charitable purposes across England.
We maintain rigorous financial controls and will submit annual accounts and reports to the Charity Commission as required by law. All funds are used solely for charitable purposes.
As a newly established charity, our first annual return will be submitted in due course, providing full transparency about our activities and finances.
The Cowgill Foundation is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities across England. Through strategic grant-making, we support charitable purposes that create lasting positive impact.
Whether you're seeking support for education, healthcare, community development, poverty relief, or other charitable purposes, we encourage you to explore our grant programs and reach out to discuss how we might be able to help.