Grant Giving
The Wasps Legends Charitable Foundation grant application process is open. Applications for Small Grants are accepted on an ongoing basis, and the Annual Grant opportunity will reopen in July 2026. Event Grants are available around 8 weeks prior to each of our fundraising events.
Our Grant Programme
The Foundation now operates three main funding streams:
Annual Grant
The Annual Grant will be awarded on an annual basis to support a specific project of an organisation. The maximum grant available will be £25,000 and is subject to our funding terms. This is available to apply for in July each year, with our recipient announced at our annual Long Lunch fundraiser.
Event Grant
The Event Grant is awarded ahead of each fundraising event, including the Wasps Legends Long Lunch, Rugby Golf Classic (in both Spain and the UK), and the Hall of Fame Dinner. The grant provides recipients with a target minimum allocation of 30% of the fundraising profit, subject to final confirmation following a post-event review of the funds raised. This is available to apply for approximately two to three months prior to each event, with our recipient announced in the lead up to the event as our charity partner.
Small Grant
The Small Grant (typically up to £2,500) is awarded to specific cases throughout the year at the discretion of the Trustees of the Wasps Legends Charitable Foundation.
How to Apply
Our Rugby Golf & Padel Classic event grant process is now closed. Please check back here for updates on future grant opportunities.
The Foundation continues to accept applications for Small Grants, which are considered on a case-by-case basis
Beneficiaries must be nominated by one of our members, and this will be verified within the application form. It is recommended that the member directs their chosen beneficiary to complete the application form, which can be accessed via the “Apply Here” button in the banner below.
Please note that all grants are subject to the Guidelines for Funding Applications, which must be accepted as part of the application process. Further details, including timelines, are included within these guidelines.
