Who we support
We form supportive partnerships with small, fledgling organisations working in Sussex.
Funding is awarded for charitable purposes only. We support the following types of charitable and not-for-profit organisations:
UK registered charities
Community Interest Companies (CIC)
Social enterprises operating on a not-for-profit distributing basis
Organisations new to the Pearce Foundation need to have been operating for two years or less, with an income of less than £50,000 a year.
Take our Eligibility Quiz to see if you can apply to become a Partner.
Our grants
We provide strategic funding to ensure our Partners have the right resources, systems and equipment in place to operate effectively.
Our three-stage grant making model aims to encourage responsible and sustainable growth by providing timely support to organisations looking to take the next step in their development.
Stage 1 (Best Practice)
Grants of between £500 - £2,000 are awarded to new Partner organisations of the Pearce Foundation.
Stage 2 (Scaling up)
Existing Partners can apply for a further grant of up to £2,000, at least two years after their initial grant when they are ready to take that next step of growth or development.
Stage 3 (Sustaining)
On-going or additional financial support is considered on a case-by-case basis for Partners looking to further develop their capacity and impact.
Our aim is not only to support organisations while they partner with us, but to help them build the confidence, clarity and capacity to move forward independently.
We remain connected with many of our Partners beyond our grant-making stages, offering light-touch support, peer connection and opportunities to contribute their experience to others.
Key information
Applications are reviewed by the Trustees
Applications are submitted using the online application form only
2027 Cohort. Please apply between 15th September - 15th November 2026
Interviews January 2027
Applicants will be informed by email whether their application has been successful or not by the end of January
Successful applicants will begin the onboarding process mid-February 2027