Lollipop Foundation

The Lollipop Foundation is a registered grant-making charity in England and Wales, established by Trust Deed on 9 November 2009, dedicated to advancing any exclusively charitable objects under English law. Governed by four trustees with maximal discretion, it embodies flexible, generalist philanthropy, prioritizing responsible stewardship, robust governance, and responsiveness to evolving social needs. Its values emphasize trustee judgment, public benefit, and adaptability, unbound by fixed themes or strategies, enabling agile support for diverse charitable causes without published theories of change or exclusions.

The Foundation funds a broad spectrum of charitable activities, including projects, core costs, and other support for charities, voluntary bodies, individuals, and the general public. With no persistent priorities—spanning health, education, environment, community welfare, or beyond—it supports initiatives advancing public benefit anywhere in the world, though grants to date focus on England and Wales. Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities of any size, with no income thresholds, geographic base requirements, or demographic restrictions; grassroots to large organizations qualify if aligned with legal charitable purposes.

Grants are awarded at trustees' absolute discretion via invitation only—no unsolicited applications, public forms, deadlines, or rolling rounds are accepted. Meeting frequency is ad hoc, with no typical range or minimum/maximum amounts published. What distinguishes the Lollipop Foundation is its strategic generalism and lack of thematic constraints, making it ideal for innovative, high-impact charities seeking flexible funding in a competitive landscape, provided they demonstrate clear public benefit under UK charitable law.