At Quintessentially Foundation, we believe giving should go further. Our Patrons’ Programme is for individuals who want to do more than donate – they want to transform lives.

Together, we identify and incubate small, frontline charities with the vision and potential to make a big impact – but who are often overlooked and underfunded.

As a Patron, you don’t just support this work – you become part of it. From helping choose new charity partners to joining site visits, training sessions and strategic discussions, you’ll see firsthand how we nurture small charities to become resilient, high-performing forces for change.

A new approach

This is collective philanthropy done differently: bold, strategic and deeply connected. You’ll join a community of like-minded changemakers, gain unique access to our work, and use your time, skills and networks to supercharge causes you care about.

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Why become a Patron?

“Many donors want to find a way of getting their money to vital grassroots charities that tackle and resolve the most pressing social issues. That pathway is notoriously difficult to navigate. But Quintessentially Foundation does that hard work for donors. Participation in their Patrons’ Programme ensures that donors’ money goes to carefully chosen charities supporting children and young people in London. It also provides donors with access to these charities so that Patrons can witness directly the social challenges being addressed and met.”

Rory Brooks CBE, longstanding Quintessentially Foundation Patron, former Chair of the Board of Trustees, Charity Commission Board member
With thanks to our supporters

As well as our valued Patrons, we are truly grateful to be supported by a whole range of organisations and individuals who give their time, money and expertise in a number of different ways, whether that is through corporate sponsorship, participating in our fundraising events, or providing goods and services. Collectively, they all play their part in supporting our work.

Quintessentially Foundation has shown time and again what can be achieved by uniting philanthropists behind a common cause. Their support of the most disadvantaged young people in London is not only inspirational – it is effective. They find the very best charities out there, and through their funding, support and guidance, are helping them go from good to great.

Rahul Moodgal, philanthropist, charity trustee, and longtime supporter of Quintessentially Foundation

“The ERANDA Rothschild Foundation was established by my late husband, Sir Evelyn de Rothschild, with the profound and heartfelt aim of supporting those in greatest need. In furtherance of the purpose he set, the ERANDA Rothschild Foundation is proud to be a longstanding supporter of Quintessentially Foundation. By championing small, community-based charities, Quintessentially Foundation fills a vital gap in London’s charitable sector. Their work demonstrates the extraordinary difference that committed individuals can make when they unite around a common purpose. Those who have the means and desire to create lasting impact are encouraged to join Quintessentially Foundation on their mission.”

Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, Chair of The ERANDA Rothschild Foundation
Our events

You can also support us and make a difference to London’s young people by taking part in our flagship annual Bike Ride and Fayre of St James’s Christmas Concert.

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Our impact

Our support for small, frontline charities is transforming the lives of young people in London living in poverty.

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The Kids Network

“We are immensely grateful for all the support we have received from Quintessentially Foundation through The Firefly Project. The Foundation’s steadfast support has made a huge difference in helping us to overcome the challenges at the beginning of 2024. The flexibility and openness of Quintessentially Foundation to listen to us and support us through a temporary difficulty helped to provide financial stability that enabled us to make changes to our structure, that have left us in a much stronger financial position now.”

The Kids Network