Supporting you
to support others

We offer financial & bespoke wraparound support to small, fledgling charities and not-for-profit organisations in Sussex.

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Applications for our 2027 cohort will open from 15 September 2026

Our approach

Our ‘more than money’ model of support is designed to strengthen
charity leaders, their organisations and the wider community.

Leadership

We really get to know our Partners: their strengths, priorities, hopes and fears, and create space to step back, reflect, gain perspective and work on, not just in, their organisation.

Organisations

We take time to understand each organisation: its strengths, challenges and priorities for the future. Together, we identify where support can make the greatest difference to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence.

Community

We bring Partners together for the benefit of the community: encouraging collaborative working with other organisations to share expertise, resources and expand the sector’s capacity for positive change.

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We form supportive partnerships with small, fledgling organisations working in Sussex.

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. Funding is awarded for charitable purposes only.

Read more about who we fund and take our Eligibility Quiz to see if you should apply for our support.

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How to apply

Who we are

The Pearce Foundation was founded in 2022 to help early stage charities in Sussex build strong foundations for sustainable growth.

We believe the impact of funding can be greater when combined with tailored support that strengthens both the organisation itself and the people leading it.

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