HOW WE PARTNER
Working Together to Strengthen Elder Care
BAPU Foundation works alongside trusted, locally rooted organisations to improve the lives of vulnerable and often overlooked older adults.
We support work that responds to clearly identified needs, draws on local knowledge and has the potential to create meaningful and lasting change. Partnerships may develop through direct outreach, trusted introductions or an initial enquiry from an organisation whose work closely aligns with our priorities.
Initial Partnership Enquiries Are Open
We welcome brief initial enquiries from eligible organisations whose work aligns with our mission and Strategic Focus Areas.
At this stage, we do not ask organisations to prepare a full proposal. We first want to understand who you support, the need you are addressing and why you believe there may be a strong fit with BAPU Foundation.
Funding availability is limited, and submitting an enquiry does not guarantee an invitation to apply or an offer of support.
What We Look For in a Partnership
People at the Centre
We place older adults, their experiences and their dignity at the heart of the work we support.
Strength in Local Leadership
We prioritise organisations with trusted community relationships, relevant experience and a strong understanding of local needs.
Shared Values
We work with organisations that share our commitment to dignity, compassion, inclusion, integrity and partnership.
Meaningful and Lasting Benefit
We support practical, responsible work that can improve lives and strengthen care over time.
Explore Our Partnership Criteria
Learn about who we support, who we partner with, the work we do not fund and how the application process works.
Who We Support
Understand the older adults and communities at the heart of our work.
Who We Partner With
Review the qualities and standards we consider when developing partnerships.
What We Do Not Fund
See which activities and requests fall outside our funding approach.
Application Process
Learn how an initial enquiry may progress towards a formal partnership.
What Guides Our Decisions
Our funding and partnership decisions are guided by our mission, Our Approach, Ageing with Dignity Framework and Strategic Focus Areas.
Our Approach
See how we work through trusted partners and direct resources towards locally grounded solutions.
Ageing with Dignity Framework
Explore the principles that help us understand needs, partnerships and impact.
Strategic Focus Areas
See where we currently direct our resources, partnerships and learning.
Ready to Connect?
Before submitting an enquiry, please review who we support, who we partner with and what we do not fund.
Where there appears to be a strong fit, we may contact you to learn more or invite you to develop a fuller proposal. While not every enquiry can progress, each will be considered with care and respect.