The Kirby Laing Foundation was established in 1972 by Sir Kirby Laing, with the intention that both income and capital should be applied, at the Trustees’ discretion, for general charitable purposes.
The Trustees' primary areas of giving are:
In recent years the Trustees have been looking to spend down the Foundation’s capital endowment. In order to achieve this, they run a two strand grant-making programme:
The Foundation is open to unsolicited applications as part of a smaller grants programme which runs alongside a spend down programme. Applications for grants are considered in the primary areas of giving outlined above. Most grants awarded are in the region of £2,000 to £20,000.
This is a proactive programme, focussed on specific themes identified from within the broader areas outlined above. Applications are by invitation only and we work primarily with charities with whom we already have a relationship. Grants may be made towards capital projects, programme development costs or endowment / capacity building for future sustainability; grants will not be made towards core costs, the delivery of ongoing projects or to individuals. Currently identified themes, reflecting the interests of the founder, are:
1. Promotion of the Evangelical Christian Faith:
2. Education & Youth Development – STEM Education
3. Medical Welfare and Research – Education & Welfare in Ageing
4. Performing Arts – Developing Talent
5. Overseas Development Projects
The Foundation's latest annual report and accounts provide examples of recent grants. (Please note that the link will open a new window on the Charity Commission of England & Wales website).
David Eric Laing CBE (Chairman)
Rev. Charles Edward Burch
Frederick Terence Wyndham Weller Lewis
Simon Webley
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If you are thinking of applying for funding, please first read the How to Apply guidelines and Exclusions which are common to all the Laing Family Trusts.