Hobson Charity Limited

The charity funds discrete projects and capital items, such as urgently needed equipment or specific items for frontline service organisations. Priorities include addressing urgent cost of living pressures, youth opportunities, disability services, elder care, and community infrastructure enhancements. They support work that relieves poverty, advances education, and provides recreation for social welfare. Grants are made for work taking place within England and Wales, and they fund charities of all sizes, from small local groups to larger national organisations.

Registered charitable organisations based in England or Wales can apply. The trustees prioritise frontline service organisations addressing urgent cost of living pressures, as well as those seeking equipment or specific items. They fund charities of all sizes, with no income thresholds or religious restrictions. Applications are accepted from organisations working with disadvantaged, deprived, disabled, young, and elderly communities. Unsolicited applications are welcome.

The charity does not fund core costs, salaries, or multi-year requests. They do not support individuals, and organisations based outside England and Wales are not eligible. They avoid recurring costs and unrestricted support, focusing instead on specific interventions with proven need.

Grants are made for discrete projects or capital items, not for ongoing costs. They are not repeat or multi-year funding requests. The charity values evidence of additional fundraising and co-funding from other sources. There is no set limit for grant requests, but applicants must ask for a specific amount. Applications are made using online application forms.