Lindley Foundation

The Lindley Foundation is a UK-registered grant-making trust established in 2013, dedicated to advancing public benefit across England and Wales through flexible philanthropic support for a broad spectrum of charitable purposes. Operating as a classic generalist funder with a small board of trustees, it lacks a narrow founding vision or unique philosophy, instead emphasizing wide-ranging impact without thematic specialization. Its core values center on enabling positive change for diverse communities via enduring, responsive giving.

The foundation funds education and training, health advancements and life-saving efforts, disability support, poverty alleviation, overseas aid and famine relief, arts, culture, heritage and science promotion, amateur sport, animal welfare, environmental and heritage conservation, and economic/community development including employment initiatives. Grants support both individuals and organizations, prioritizing children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and other charities or voluntary bodies, with flexible allocations for projects, general support, and core costs.

Eligible applicants are primarily UK-registered charities of any size, with no income thresholds, geographic restrictions beyond England and Wales activities, or religious limitations; however, it does not accept unsolicited applications openly. Organizations should submit a written enquiry directly to trustees for consideration. On a rolling basis with no fixed deadlines or published cycles, typical grants range from £1,000 to £10,000, occasionally higher, awarded via trustee review without formal guidelines, forms, or portals.

Distinctively flexible and inclusive without exclusions, special criteria, or competitive processes, the Lindley Foundation stands out for its broad, non-specialized approach, making it ideal for charities seeking unrestricted support across traditional charitable activities, though response to enquiries is not guaranteed.