Hurdale Charity Limited

Hurdale Charity Limited, established in 1978 as a charitable company limited by guarantee, is a discreet, family-led foundation governed by Oestreicher family trustees, operating without paid staff and funding its grant-making primarily through investment income. Rooted in traditional private philanthropy, it prioritizes social welfare and public benefit by supporting educational, medical, health, and religious institutions and organizations across England and Wales, emphasizing responsive grants to established entities aligned with these core themes rather than individuals or emerging trends like impact measurement or participatory approaches.

The charity funds charitable activities in education, healthcare (especially medical), and religious spheres, offering flexible grants—including occasional loans—that may cover projects, core costs, or capital needs based on trustee discretion and networks. Beneficiaries are typically medium-to-large UK-registered charities or academic institutions demonstrating strong alignment with these priorities, with no published thematic sub-focuses, exclusions, or case studies.

Eligibility is restricted to organizations operating in England and Wales; unsolicited applications are not accepted, as funding decisions rely on private trustee relationships rather than open calls. Grants typically range from £25,000 to £250,000, awarded annually or as needed at trustee meetings with no fixed deadlines or public process. Distinctive for its low-profile, continuity-driven model, Hurdale avoids overseas work, seed/emergency funding, or public engagement, making it ideal for networked institutions with longstanding ties to its philanthropic legacy.