Hurdale Charity Limited
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- Typical grants
- £25,000 – £250,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Once per year
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Hurdale Charity Limited
Hurdale Charity Limited, established in 1978, is a family-led foundation governed by the Oestreicher family trustees. Operating without paid staff and funding its grant-making primarily through investment income, it represents a traditional model of private philanthropy. The Trust's mission is to advance social welfare and public benefit by supporting educational, medical, health, and religious institutions across England and Wales. Its funding character is discreet, low-profile, and continuity-driven, preferring long-standing relationships over open calls. The foundation values responsiveness to established charities and academic institutions, focusing on core themes rather than public engagement or new trends.
What Hurdale Charity Limited funds
The Trust funds charitable activities across education, healthcare – particularly medical – and religious spheres. Support can take the form of project grants, core costs, or capital needs, with occasional loans offered. The foundation's grant-making is flexible, shaped by trustee discretion and established networks. Funding is directed to organisations operating in England and Wales, with a preference for institutions that demonstrate strong alignment with these priorities. Hurdale supports medium-to-large UK-registered charities and academic institutions, focusing on established entities rather than emerging trends.
Who can apply
Eligible organisations are UK-registered charities and academic institutions operating in England and Wales. The Trust seeks medium-to-large entities demonstrating strong alignment with its priorities in education, healthcare, and religious spheres. Because funding decisions rely on private trustee relationships, unsolicited applications are not accepted; beneficiaries are typically those with existing connections to the foundation's philanthropic legacy.
What Hurdale Charity Limited doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund overseas activities, individual applicants, or seed and emergency funding. It also steers clear of public engagement and emerging trends such as impact measurement or participatory grant-making. Unsolicited applications are not considered.
How they like to fund
Hurdale provides flexible grants that can cover projects, core costs, or capital needs, and may offer occasional loans. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications, operating through a relationship-driven model where funding is directed via private trustee networks rather than an open call process.
How much does Hurdale Charity Limited give?
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.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Hurdale Charity Limited
Hurdale Charity Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Hurdale Charity Limited provide?
Hurdale Charity Limited typically provides grants of £25,000 - £250,000.
Where does Hurdale Charity Limited fund charities?
Hurdale Charity Limited funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Hurdale Charity Limited accept unsolicited applications?
Hurdale Charity Limited does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Hurdale Charity Limited?
Hurdale Charity Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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