Martin Laing Foundation

Conserving the Tower at St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Malta. Photo credit: Continentaleurope, English Wikipedia

Purpose

The Martin Laing Foundation was established in 1979 by Sir Martin Laing with the intention that income should be distributed for general charitable purposes.

Areas of Giving

The Trustees' priority areas of giving are:

• environmental and conservation work
• social welfare projects in the UK, with a particular focus on Norfolk, Essex and Hertfordshire – supported primarily through small capital grants to local charities
• social welfare and cultural project projects in Malta and Thailand (at the invitation of the Trustees only)

Please note that very few unsolicited applications to the Foundation are successful.

Level of Funding

The level of funding available varies. Grants typically range between £500 and £10,000.

Annual Report & Accounts

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)

Trustees
Edward Charles Kirby Laing (Co-Chair)
Alexandra Catherine Beatrice Jane Gregory (Co-Chair)
Lady Stephanie Stearn Laing
Nicholas John Gregory
Charlotte Elizabeth Laing Gregory
Robert Paul Girdlestone

Charity Number

278461

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.