Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation

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Typical grants
£500 – £5,000
Where they fund
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Letter of inquiry first

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About Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation

The Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation is a grant-making charity established in 2016 from the bequest of Tony Lane. Its mission is to enhance community spirit, wellbeing, and quality of life for local residents in Henley-on-Thames and wider Oxfordshire. The foundation values flexible, practical support for projects that foster a cohesive town culture, from environmental initiatives to social welfare. It funds a broad range of charitable activities, including education and training, health, disability support, poverty relief, arts and heritage, amateur sport, environment and conservation, economic development, and recreation. Beneficiaries include children, young people, the elderly, disabled individuals, and other charities. Grants typically support projects, core costs, capital, equipment, and events. A distinctive feature is its strong place-based focus on Henley-on-Thames and Oxfordshire, with a preference for small, grassroots organisations.

What Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation funds

The foundation supports a wide spectrum of charitable work across Henley-on-Thames and the wider Oxfordshire area. Cause areas include environmental conservation and climate awareness, social welfare and poverty relief, health and disability support, education and training, arts, culture and heritage, amateur sport, and economic and community development. Grants can be used for projects, core costs, capital items, equipment, and events. The foundation has a particular interest in initiatives that strengthen community spirit and local identity, such as environmental projects and palliative care services. All funded activities must benefit residents of Henley-on-Thames or Oxfordshire.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities and community groups operating in Henley-on-Thames or Oxfordshire. In some cases, individuals may also apply. The foundation prioritises small, grassroots organisations and has no strict income thresholds or religious restrictions. Beneficiaries of funded projects typically include children and young people, the elderly, disabled individuals, other charities and voluntary bodies, and the general public. The foundation welcomes applications from organisations that reflect the local community's needs and foster inclusive improvement.

What Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation doesn't fund

The foundation does not fund projects or activities that take place outside Henley-on-Thames and Oxfordshire. There are no other major exclusions; the foundation has no religious restrictions and considers a broad range of charitable purposes.

How they like to fund

The foundation provides grants that can be used for projects, core costs, capital items, equipment, and events. It values flexible, practical support and welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible organisations.

How much does Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation give?

£500 – £5,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
CommunityEnvironmentArts & cultureHealthEducation

How to apply to Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation

Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation takes applications via letter of inquiry first.

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How it works

  1. 1
    Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
  2. 2
    See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
  3. 3
    Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

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Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation on the charity register

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as THE ANTHONY (TONY) LANE FOUNDATION, charity number 1167530.

Latest annual income
£2,898
Latest annual spending
£168,137
Financial year end
April 2025

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation provide?

Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.

Where does Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation fund charities?

Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation funds charities operating in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Does Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation?

Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

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