Adlard Family Charitable Foundation

The Adlard Family Charitable Foundation, established in November 2015 and registered with the Charity Commission, is a family-led philanthropy governed by trustees including comic artist Charles Adlard and Elsa Adlard, with professional management by Ludlow Trust Co Ltd. Its mission centers on advancing environmental stewardship, conservation, and heritage preservation across England and Wales, reflecting a personal commitment to ecological sustainability, historic site protection, and cultural traditions. Core values emphasize public benefit through high-impact grants to aligned organizations, prioritizing long-term resilience over direct operations, with a streamlined, trustee-driven decision-making process that distinguishes it as a traditional yet agile family foundation.

The foundation funds projects and core costs for charities tackling environmental action (e.g., RSPB peatland restoration at Lake Vyrnwy, Greenpeace UK), wildlife conservation, and heritage initiatives, supporting both large national bodies and specialist groups without rigid program exclusions.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities of any size, with no income thresholds or religious restrictions; while geographic focus is England and Wales-based work, there are no base location requirements. Unsolicited applications are welcomed via an online form at https://funding.ludlowtrust.com, reviewed on a rolling basis with no deadlines—trustee meetings occur throughout the year, and decisions follow standard documentation like project details and finances.

Typical grants range from £5,000 to £40,000 (annual totals £40,000–£127,000), favoring strategic environmental and heritage efforts. It avoids non-charitable entities or unrelated causes, standing out for its values-aligned partnerships, stability from endowment income, and support for resilient, outcome-focused work by established charities.