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The Clothworkers' Foundation

Working towards a more equitable society

Welcome to The Clothworkers' Foundation

We're working towards an equitable society where all can participate and thrive.

Our mission

We support charities and social businesses that work with marginalised and disadvantaged people and communities, and those working towards a more equitable society.

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Apply to our Open Grants Programme

Discover how our capital grants can empower your charity to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Learn more about our Open Funding.Learn more about applying for a grant.

Recent news and highlights

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Impact Framework & Open Funding Priorities

In 2025, we implemented our Impact Framework, which enabled a review and update of our Open Grants Programme.

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A photo cutout of Anne Bickerstaffe, CEO at grant recipient Care, standing in front of a podium.

Spotlight on Lived Experience

At our annual Charities Reception, we heard about the importance of lived experience at Care Ltd.

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Image includes six people grouped together, four of whom are wheelchair users. The image is from our Disability Equity Grant Recipient ALLFIE (copyright Qais Khan).

Disability Equity Portfolio Announced

Our Disability Equity programme now includes ALLFIE, DEWA, Disability Wales, Inclusion London and Disability Rights UK.

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A Closer Look at Our Grantmaking

Annual Review 2024

Click here to read our latest Annual Review.