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Philanthropic giving

This page is for trusts, foundations, major donors and Donor Advised Fund (DAF) account holders. Find out how philanthropic giving helps us defeat meningitis and save lives, and how you can make a donation.

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Interested in working with us?

  • Step 1: Get in touch

    Interested in supporting our mission as a major donor or through a charitable trust, foundation or Donor Advised Fund? Reach out to a member of the team to start the conversation.

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  • Step 2: Tell us about your philanthropic goals

    Once we hear from you, we’ll arrange a conversation to learn more about your values, interests, and the kind of impact you’d like to make.

  • Step 3: We’ll help align your giving with the work that matters most to you

    Using everything you’ve shared, we’ll develop a bespoke proposal that aligns with your goals and ensures your support makes the greatest possible impact.

Want to explore our work before starting the conversation?

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What we do

We’re the leading meningitis charity globally, based in the UK. Discover how our research, campaigns, advocacy and support programmes make a real difference worldwide.

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Our impact

Our vision is a world free from meningitis. Since 1989, we’ve been driving lasting change through research, awareness, advocacy and support for everyone affected.

Trusts and foundations

We work with charitable trusts and foundations that share our mission to defeat meningitis. Whether you’re considering a one-off grant or a long-term partnership, we’ll work closely with you to ensure your support delivers the greatest possible impact.

We take the time to understand your giving priorities and actively identify projects that align with your mission. You’ll receive tailored reporting on the impact of your grant, in the format and detail that suits you best, so you can see exactly how your support is making a difference.

Major donors

We recognise that your giving is deeply personal, and we are committed to working closely with you to align your vision with our mission. Whether through a single transformational gift or an ongoing commitment, we will help translate your generosity into life saving action.

We ensure your investment has the greatest possible impact, from supporting breakthrough research to providing vital support for those impacted by meningitis. Your gift is a meaningful step towards a world free from meningitis.

Donor Advised Funds

If you already have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) account and would like to support our work, please contact your DAF provider and request that they make a grant to Meningitis Research Foundation (charity number: 1091105).

If you are new to DAFs, they are a growing way of charitable giving, offering:

  • Tax efficiency.
  • Flexibility over when and how you give.
  • Simpler administration.

Please get in touch if you would like to learn more about DAFs, would like information on leading providers in the UK and overseas such as Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), or would like further information before deciding whether to make a grant.

Our team

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Joe Goodlad

Senior Trusts & Grants Manager
Joe Goodlad Profile Picture

Joe Goodlad

Senior Trusts & Grants Manager

Joe is a specialist trusts and foundations fundraiser with experience across major donor, corporate and other major grant-giving. He has supported several UK national charities, including Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Asthma + Lung UK. With a strong interest in medical research rooted in his academic background, Joe is passionate about supporting initiatives that improve health and save lives, and is a committed advocate for our cause. He joined Meningitis Research Foundation in February 2025 and works from our Bristol office.

You can also email our general inbox at philanthropy@meningitis.org, which is monitored by the philanthropy team and will be responded to by a member of the team.