Hudson Foundation

The Hudson Foundation is a grant-making UK charity dedicated to the relief of the aged and infirm, primarily in Wisbech and District, Cambridgeshire, while also supporting other charitable causes at trustees' discretion. Established with a governing document emphasizing aid for vulnerable groups through grants to charities and voluntary bodies, its ethos prioritizes local wellbeing, targeted welfare support, and sustainable community impact. With income from trading and investments, it balances asset preservation with annual distributions—£232,830 in charitable expenditure for the year ending 31 July 2024—reflecting a conservative, values-driven approach to enhancing local services for the elderly and infirm via established organizations.

It funds projects and core costs for initiatives addressing elderly care, infirmity relief, and broader community needs, favoring tangible improvements in local infrastructure and service delivery for vulnerable populations. Beneficiaries are small to medium-sized charities and voluntary groups with proven track records in these areas, enabling reliable, community-focused support rather than national or thematic specialization.

Eligible applicants must be UK-registered charities or community groups operating primarily in Wisbech and District; there are no strict income limits, though preference leans toward local entities. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding is invite-only, with trustees selecting aligned organizations and deciding at regular meetings (no fixed deadlines or public process). Typical grants range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of pounds.

Distinctively parochial, the Foundation avoids UK-wide or individual funding, statutory bodies, or non-local activities, differentiating itself through sustained, discretionary backing for Wisbech's elderly and infirm via trusted local partners, ensuring mission-aligned, high-impact philanthropy.