Lob's Charity
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £10,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- Bi annually
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Lob's Charity
Lob's Charity is an independent grant-making trust established by Trust Deed in 1985, governed by a small, self-perpetuating board of trustees who exercise full discretion over funding decisions. Revitalised after a period of dormancy, its core mission is to advance general charitable purposes through targeted donations, selected entirely by trustees without published thematic strategies or open calls. This trustee-led model emphasises flexibility and responsiveness to broad charitable needs. The charity supports a wide spectrum of beneficiaries, including children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and other UK charities or voluntary bodies, funding activities across England and Wales. Grants cover general charitable purposes, projects, core costs, and occasionally individuals, prioritising trustee-identified opportunities rather than rigid interventions. Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities, though funding is invitation-only—unsolicited applications are not accepted. Lob's Charity stands out for its complete avoidance of branded priorities or open processes, making it ideal for connected organisations seeking flexible, modest-scale support for diverse needs.
What Lob's Charity funds
The charity funds general charitable purposes, projects, and core costs, with occasional support for individuals. Its work spans a wide spectrum of causes, including those benefiting children and young people, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities. Activities are supported across England and Wales, with no geographic or cause-specific restrictions. The trustees prioritise opportunities they identify themselves, favouring flexible, modest-scale support over rigid interventions or prescribed outcomes. This generalist approach means funding can adapt to a range of charitable needs, from running costs to specific initiatives, as long as they fall within standard charitable categories.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities. There are no income thresholds, size restrictions, or base location requirements, so charities of any scale can be considered. The funder prioritises organisations that are connected to the trustees, as funding is invitation-only—unsolicited applications are not accepted. Beneficiaries include children and young people, elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and other UK charities or voluntary bodies. This makes the funder suitable for a wide range of charitable organisations, provided they have an existing relationship or are introduced to the trustees.
What Lob's Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not accept unsolicited applications, so organisations without a trustee connection are unlikely to receive funding. Beyond this, there are no explicit exclusions other than non-charitable uses. The funder avoids branded priorities or open processes, meaning it does not fund based on published thematic strategies or through open calls. This invitation-only model inherently limits access, but within that framework, the trustees exercise full discretion without rigid restrictions.
How they like to fund
Lob's Charity operates on an invitation-only basis, with trustees selecting recipients entirely at their discretion. Grants are typically modest in scale and can cover general charitable purposes, projects, or core costs, with occasional support for individuals. The funder does not publish formal guidance or run open processes, and trustees meet periodically to award grants. This flexible, trustee-led approach means funding is responsive to identified needs rather than driven by external applications or prescribed criteria.
How much does Lob's Charity 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.
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Good to know
How to apply to Lob's Charity
Lob's Charity 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 bi annually.
What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Lob's Charity provide?
Lob's Charity typically provides grants of £2,000 - £10,000.
Where does Lob's Charity fund charities?
Lob's Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Lob's Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Lob's Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Lob's Charity?
Lob's Charity 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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