Connecting communities to empower grassroots charities to thrive

Focus Foundation is dedicated to creating meaningful impact for overlooked and underfunded grassroots charities across the UK.
These charities are the glue that holds our communities together.

Our why

We exist purely to support Grassroot Charities and enable our communities to thrive.

Grassroots charities are often the first to respond in times of crisis, providing critical services that have a big impact on people in the community. Yet, these charities face severe underfunding and therefore, with a lack of resources feel the increased pressure on their services.

40% of UK grassroots charities report a decrease in funding over the past 5 years, while 90% say they are stretched beyond capacity.

Many operate relying heavily on volunteers, and 97% of the charities closing in the UK are these small organisations, who are the glue that hold our communities together.

The UK funding gap is growing. With 85% of funding now going to the top 6% of charities, small charities fight against the larger organisations for a piece of the pie. Without large marketing budgets, their voices can not be heard.

As the philanthropic heart of Focus Group – a leader in business technology solutions – the Foundation works to level up the funding playing field, while constantly looking to create meaningful collaborations to improve lives and create lasting impact.

With Focus Group covering the running costs of the Foundation, you are in safe hands, with the knowledge that 100% of donations and fundraising efforts are going to the people in our communities who need it the most.

Our approach

At Focus Foundation, we take a hands-on, collaborative approach to bridging the funding gap for grassroots charities. We focus on direct, impactful support that helps these organisations not only survive but thrive. Our efforts include:

Charities

If you are a charity we want to help you by provide funding, to ensure you have the resources you need, to carry out your vital work.

Partnerships

We build relationships with other organisations, community leaders, and philanthropists, to expand resources and maximise the impact of our efforts.

We believe

We believe that lasting change begins at a community level. By fostering strong connections between people, resources, and opportunities, we help grassroots charities build sustainable solutions tailored to their unique challenges. Through funding, mentorship, and strategic partnerships, we empower these organizations to grow, innovate, and create meaningful impact where it’s needed most.

Incredible together

By working closely with local organisations to support underprivileged children, fund mental health initiatives, and uplift community projects, we’re committed to creating positive change where it’s needed most across the UK.

"In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it."

Marianne Williamson