Kajatawa Foundation

The Kajatawa Foundation is an independent charitable trust established in July 2019, registered with the UK Charity Commission, and governed by a three-trustee board including TLT Trustees Limited and the Ashtons. Operating exclusively as a grantmaker across England and Wales, it pursues a broad mission of advancing general charitable purposes by supporting other UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies. Its distinctive approach emphasizes flexibility and discretion, with no narrow thematic focus or public strategy—evident in grants to diverse causes like international conservation (World Land Trust), homeless family support (Doorstep Homeless Families Project), and arts (Hampstead Theatre)—reflecting a trust-based philanthropy that backs environmental, social welfare, cultural, and community initiatives through project funding, core costs, and unrestricted support.

The Foundation funds a wide array of activities benefiting communities, including local services, global conservation, youth outreach, and cultural enrichment, with grants often supplementing core operations or innovative projects for organizations of all sizes, from grassroots groups to national charities. There are no income thresholds, religious restrictions, or exclusions by beneficiary group, prioritizing demonstrable community or environmental impact.

Eligibility is limited to UK-registered charities operating in England and Wales (with some international project support); unsolicited applications are not accepted—invitations are issued via trustee networks at the Foundation's discretion, with decisions at regular but unpublished trustee meetings and no fixed deadlines. Grants vary widely, from a few thousand pounds to multi-year awards exceeding £100,000. It does not fund individuals, run its own programs, or publish impact reports, setting it apart as a low-profile, generalist funder favoring established and emerging charities aligned with broad charitable good.