Overview
| Donor: | Hilden Charitable Fund |
| Application procedure: | Online Application |
| Donor base: | United Kingdom |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 18.03.2026 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | 500.000GBP |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 10.000GBP |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Agriculture & Rural Development
- Children & Youth
- Disability
- Economic Development
- Education
- Food Security
- Health
- Social Inclusion
- Water & Sanitation
- Women & Gender
Project Locations
Africa
Tanzania
Description
1) Objective
The Hilden Charitable Fund was established in 1963 by Joan and Tony Rampton. It awards grants to projects both in the UK and in developing countries. The aim of the fund is to address disadvantages, notably by supporting causes which are less likely to raise funds from public subscriptions. This grants program supports projects (both in the UK and in developing countries) that address areas like community development, education, health, and women & girls. Overseas grants concentrate on:
- Projects which support access to education for women and girls (please note – they will not fund individual bursaries or scholarships; nor will they fund orphanages)
- Projects which enable rural and/or displaced communities – especially female-headed households – to become more self-sufficient
Projects that they have funded in the past include: repair of toilets, sewing programs for women, library upgrade of schools, vocational program for women with disabilities, humanitarian aid after disasters, micro credit schemes etc.
2) Eligibility
Their preference is to fund organisations based in the country where the work is to be delivered and, as such, you should be registered as an NGO in that country. Organisations must have an annual income (as shown in the most recent accounts) of no more than £200,000. If you are a UK registered organisation you will need to be able to demonstrate how your work is governed and delivered by local people.
3) Location
They fund projects in Tanzania.
4) Budget
You can apply for any amount up to a maximum of £5,000 per year and for up to two years (ie maximum £10,000 in total).
5) Application
Applications are accepted when an open window has been announced (currently open until 18 March 2026 for Tanzania). The application process is conducted on the online portal provided on their website. All applicants are requested to complete an application form outlining their request for funds, and their legal and financial status.

