Arbor Vitae Foundation
Arbor Vitae Foundation exists to help good ideas take root and grow in education, the arts and health
We support carefully chosen initiatives with the potential to create lasting benefit for individuals and communities.
Our interest is in work that is well led, purposeful and capable of making a meaningful difference over time — particularly where timely, targeted funding can help establish, strengthen or extend what works.
We value stewardship, sustainability and excellence, and prioritise quality over quantity.
Focus Areas
We are particularly interested in initiatives where early or targeted funding can help establish, strengthen or extend lasting benefit, and where a constructive, longer-term relationship may be appropriate.
Project Stage
We are particularly interested in initiatives where early or targeted funding can help establish, strengthen or extend lasting benefit, and where a constructive, longer-term relationship may be appropriate.
The main properties we look for in a candidate organisation:
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Well-governed and financially responsible
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Clear about their objectives, beneficiaries and outcomes
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A realistic plan for delivery, monitoring and the potential for sustainability or continuing benefit beyond the period of funding
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Seeking partnership rather than one-off support
Ideal Candidate Organisation
The main properties we look for in a candidate:
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Well-governed and financially responsible
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Clear about their objectives, beneficiaries and outcomes
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A realistic plan for delivery, monitoring and the potential for sustainability or continuing benefit beyond the period of funding
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Seeking partnership rather than one-off support
We do not deliver services directly. We support registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations working within our areas of interest.
We do not deliver services directly. We support registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations working within our areas of interest.
Who Can Apply
We do not deliver services directly. We support registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations working within our areas of interest.
The Foundation’s interests are primarily focused on Dorset, including Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and surrounding areas.
Geographic Area
The Foundation’s interests are primarily focused on Dorset, including Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and surrounding areas.