Ollingham Limited
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Ollingham Limited
Ollingham Limited is a grant-making charity established in 1981, operating as a company limited by guarantee. Governed by a small board of trustees, its mission is to support religious, educational and other charitable institutions, with a strong emphasis on preventing or relieving poverty and aiding voluntary bodies. The trust is administered conservatively, prioritising prudent reserve management and sustained philanthropy to enable reliable grant-making across England and Wales. The funder supports organisations—not individuals—through institutional grants that advance religious purposes, educational initiatives, poverty relief and broader community welfare. Funding covers project work, core costs and general charitable advancement, with a consistent focus on the intersections of faith, education and social welfare.
What Ollingham Limited funds
Ollingham Limited funds work that advances religious purposes, educational initiatives, poverty relief and broader community welfare across England and Wales. The trust supports project work, core costs and general charitable advancement, with a particular emphasis on the intersections of faith, education and social welfare. Funding is directed towards established institutions that align with these enduring themes, including charitable activities that prevent or relieve poverty and aid voluntary bodies. The funder's conservative approach means it favours reliable, thematic support for organisations operating in these cause areas.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and academic institutions operating in England and Wales. The funder prefers medium to large organisations; grassroots or very small groups are unlikely to be supported. There is no religious restriction on applicants, though the trust's focus includes religious purposes. Organisations should be established institutions that align with the funder's themes of faith, education and poverty relief.
What Ollingham Limited doesn't fund
Ollingham Limited does not fund individuals or unsolicited applications. Grassroots or very small groups are unlikely to be supported. The trust does not accept open applications, as grants are awarded proactively at trustees' discretion.
How they like to fund
Ollingham Limited operates an invite-only approach, awarding grants proactively at trustees' discretion rather than through open applications. Funding covers project work, core costs and general charitable advancement. The trust's stability-driven model makes it a dependable partner for aligned institutions seeking unrestricted, thematic support.
How much does Ollingham Limited give?
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How to apply to Ollingham Limited
Ollingham Limited does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Ollingham Limited provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Ollingham Limited directly for current funding levels.
Where does Ollingham Limited fund charities?
Ollingham Limited funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Ollingham Limited accept unsolicited applications?
Ollingham Limited does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Ollingham Limited?
Ollingham 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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