We are an independent grantmaking foundation – supporting charities that make a practical difference to people, society and the natural world.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The John Ellerman Foundation is closed to first stage applications until further notice.

We are reviewing our funding approach and criteria and will publish new guidelines when we reopen in late Spring 2018.

Streetwise Opera Workshop. © Asa Westerlund

Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG) - Harvest and community collaboration in Bradford. © FCFCG

Wildlife and Countryside Link Urchins Brittlestars © Paul Naylor

Grandparents Plus Celebration Day. © Grandparents Plus.

Unicorn Theatre’s Production of The Velveteen Rabbit © Robert Day

Butterfly Conservation, Marsh Fritillary in Dorset © Martin Warren

Arts

Hofesh Shechter Company’s Production of ‘Sun’. © Gabriele Zucca

Supporting the potential of the highest quality arts to enrich and transform lives.

Environment

Colourful Feather Star Bed. © LM Howarth, York University.

Contributing to greater harmony between people and the planet.

Welfare

Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG) - Women gardening at Hackney City Farm. ©FCFCG

Helping people facing poverty or disadvantage lead more independent lives.