Greene and Co Charity Limited

Greene and Co Charity Limited, incorporated on 21 August 1970 and registered as charity number 261654 with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, is a charitable company governed by a small Council of Management of two unremunerated trustees, with no paid staff. Its singular mission is to prevent or relieve poverty among the general public through direct grants to individuals facing hardship and organizations supporting those in need, drawing from investment income on funds worth around £2.47 million. This traditional, conservative grant-maker emphasizes cautious stewardship, internal controls, and a laser-focused commitment to poverty alleviation without ancillary campaigns, partnerships, or published strategies, distinguishing it as a steady, low-profile funder operating across England and Wales.

It funds exclusively poverty relief efforts, including core costs or direct aid for individuals and small to medium-sized charities/community groups addressing hardship, with no prioritization of specific demographics, project types, ages, or sub-themes like health, education, or employment—grants must align strictly with its constitutional poverty objective.

Eligible entities are UK-registered charities and community groups based in England and Wales, with a preference for smaller organizations, though no formal income thresholds apply. Crucially, it does not accept unsolicited applications; trustees identify and award grants at their discretion during ad hoc meetings, with no public process, forms, or deadlines.

Typical organizational grants range from £1,000 to £10,000, with smaller amounts to individuals and annual totals of £33,000–£91,200. It excludes all non-poverty-related activities, standing out for its unwavering generalist focus, absence of public-facing materials or impact reporting, and trustee-led, invitation-only approach that prioritizes proven need over innovation or scale.