Grahame Charitable Foundation Limited

Grahame Charitable Foundation Limited is a grant-making charitable company established in January 2004, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, dedicated to advancing education, religion, and the relief of poverty. Led by trustees including Alan Grahame and others, it embodies a values-driven ethos of supporting vulnerable groups through traditional grant-giving, with a discreet approach relying on trustee networks rather than public calls. Its steady, reliable style emphasizes core charitable objects without innovation, capacity building, or high-risk ventures.

The foundation prioritizes initiatives in education and training (especially for children and young people), health improvement and disability support, poverty alleviation, and religious activities. Beneficiaries include children, elderly people, those with disabilities, ethnic or racial minorities, and voluntary organizations addressing enduring social needs, primarily in the Greater London area but open to strong alignments elsewhere in England.

Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities, favoring small to medium-sized established organizations with proven track records working with disadvantaged groups; no formal income thresholds apply, though geographic base is unrestricted. It does not accept unsolicited applications—grants are awarded to pre-selected entities via trustee discretion during ad hoc board meetings, with no deadlines, online forms, or published guidelines.

Typical grants range from £5,000 to £25,000 for project work or limited core support, excluding capital, emergency, seed funding, individuals, advocacy, or non-charitable activities. Distinctively, its no-solicitation policy and London-centric focus on traditional themes make it a consistent, low-profile supporter for mission-aligned charities tackling education, health, disability, poverty, or faith-based relief.