Applications are now open!
Following the outstanding success and impact of our 2023 and 2024 Angels’ Den Events, we are thrilled to announce plans for our next event! Once again, we will be hosting it at the beautiful Elgiva Theatre in Chesham, with our MC, Nathan Cooper from Bucks Radio, as part of our Late Summer Soirée.
Angels’ Den is a new and innovative way for charities in Buckinghamshire to bid for funding. On 10th September, eight charities will present a two minute pitch, to six Angels for a share of £120,000. Each of our Angels has contributed £10,000 to the pot and The Clare Foundation has match funded with its own contribution of £60,000. After each charity has pitched, and the Angels have deliberated, we will find out how much each charity has been awarded. The good news is that every charity will be given a grant.
You can apply as an individual charity or work collaboratively on a significant initiative that addresses pressing community challenges. If you would like to apply as part of a collaborative, we can introduce you to possible partner organisations.
What we are looking for:
- Bold Ideas: Initiatives that address critical needs in Buckinghamshire, with a clear plan for measurable impact.
- Vision: Demonstrate how you or the partnership creates added value and amplifies results and impact.
- Sustainability: Plans that emphasise long-term benefits and capacity building within the community.
Your submission should include:
- A brief overview of the charity or organisations involved.
- The programme/project’s goals, approach, and expected outcomes.
- How the project aligns with the Angels’ Den’s mission of fostering impact and innovation.
Categories:
- Children & Young People
- Community Activities & Sport
- Health & Wellbeing
- Engagement & Support for Older Adults
- Loneliness & Isolation
- Environmental & Climate Change Projects
- Support for Projects & Programmes for Vulnerable Families.
- Other
Application Process:
- This opportunity is only for charities based or delivering for the benefit of people in Buckinghamshire.
- You must be a UK Registered Charity, CIO, or CIC.
- Maximum 2 pages (more than this and the application will be excluded).
- Closing date noon on Monday 19th May 2025. No application after this date will be accepted.
- Applications should be sent to: rsvp@theclarefoundation.org
- The finalists will be required to complete our TCF Grant Application Form and provide supporting documents.
- All charities that apply will be provided with two guest tickets for the Angels’ Den event & Late Summer Soirée and those charities presenting to the Angels will each be offered eight guest tickets.
- The Clare Foundation, and its philanthropic partners, have the final say. No discussions will be entered into, before during or after the process. Their decision will be final.
- A TCF external expert panel will shortlist the final eight applications in May 2025. All applicants will be informed during this period.
- Presentation training will be provided by Mindset Revolution and there will be a requirement to be interviewed, photographed/videoed for PR and promotion purposes with Mandate PR and Marlow FM.
- Any questions should be directed to Martin Gallagher, CEO: Mobile 07730 762900 via a WhatsApp Message to arrange a convenient time to speak.
We are now receiving applications and the closing date is: noon on Monday 19th May 2025. Please send a two-page outline of your proposal to: rsvp@theclarefoundation.org
