William Lithgow Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout William Lithgow Foundation
The William Lithgow Foundation is a grant-making charity established in 2023, focused on providing targeted support to causes in England, with a particular emphasis on East Anglia and North London. It operates with a hands-on, pragmatic ethos, prioritising practical, tangible interventions over broad programmatic funding. The foundation works selectively through its networks, maintaining a reserved, non-public-facing style. It funds project-based and capital grants for practical resources that address disability, disadvantage, and community needs. Its priorities include assistive technology, equipment for disabled users, and other direct-benefit resources for vulnerable populations. The foundation supports small to medium charities and grassroots initiatives that deliver tangible outcomes, benefiting individuals and local groups within its geographic focus areas. What sets the foundation apart is its hyper-local, needs-driven selectivity and focus on equipment-led support. It does not provide unrestricted or core funding, nor does it fund large-scale thematic programmes. The foundation's approach is deeply rooted in local community needs, ensuring measurable impact through hands-on relief.
What William Lithgow Foundation funds
The foundation funds project-based and capital grants for practical resources. Its cause areas include disability, disadvantage, and community needs. Specific priorities are assistive technology, equipment for disabled users, and other direct-benefit resources for vulnerable populations. The foundation supports tangible interventions such as equipment and capital items that provide hands-on relief. Geographically, it focuses on England, with a sharp emphasis on East Anglia and North London. The foundation does not fund large-scale thematic programmes or unrestricted aid; instead, it concentrates on specific, measurable projects that deliver direct benefits to individuals and local groups.
Who can apply
The foundation invites applications from UK-registered charities that are based and operating in East Anglia or North London. It particularly welcomes smaller organisations addressing disability or local disadvantage. There are no strict income thresholds, but the foundation favours grassroots initiatives and small to medium charities that deliver direct, tangible benefits to individuals and local groups. Beneficiaries include disabled users, vulnerable populations, and community members in need.
What William Lithgow Foundation doesn't fund
The foundation does not provide unrestricted or core funding. It also does not fund large-scale thematic programmes or broad programmatic aid. Its focus is on specific, practical projects and capital items rather than ongoing operational costs or general support.
How they like to fund
The foundation provides one-off project-based and capital grants for specific equipment or projects. It works by invitation only, through its networks, and does not accept unsolicited applications.
How much does William Lithgow Foundation give?
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When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to William Lithgow Foundation
William Lithgow Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does William Lithgow Foundation provide?
William Lithgow Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £25,000.
Where does William Lithgow Foundation fund charities?
William Lithgow Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does William Lithgow Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
William Lithgow Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from William Lithgow Foundation?
William Lithgow Foundation 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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