Lockwood Charitable Foundation

The Lockwood Charitable Foundation is a family-run independent trust established in 2008 (charity number 1123272) in England and Wales, stewarded by trustees Richard Lockwood (Chair), Dr Rebecca Katherine Lockwood, and Lesley Ann Lockwood. Operating without paid staff or an official website, it embodies trustee-led philanthropy focused on general charitable purposes, delivering public benefit through grants to UK charities and occasionally individuals. Its values emphasize prudent stewardship, personal oversight, and enduring support for causes like sickness and ill-health, terminal illness, education, the arts, and Christian religion, as evidenced by consistent grantmaking in these areas—such as a £10,000 award to the Restart Foundation for mental health.

The foundation funds a broad range of activities, including project-specific work, core costs, unrestricted support, and capital items, prioritizing initiatives addressing health challenges (especially terminal illness), educational advancement, arts programs, and Christian causes. Beneficiaries span small to medium-sized charities serving people and communities across England, with no regional restrictions.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities (preference for those with incomes under £1 million), submitting concise written letters by post to the trustees' registered address, including organizational details, project purpose, and charitable status proof. Applications are accepted unsolicited on a rolling basis with no deadlines or forms; decisions occur periodically via trustee meetings, typically within months.

Distinctive for its non-bureaucratic, direct approach and avoidance of thematic silos—while favoring the noted preferences—it excludes non-UK entities and rarely funds individuals outside its objects. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £50,000 (median ~£10,000), with annual distributions exceeding £360,000, making it ideal for aligned UK charities seeking flexible, values-driven support.