Ollingham Limited

Ollingham Limited is a grant-making charity established in 1981 as a company limited by guarantee, governed by a small board of trustees chaired by Mr. Isaiah Gluck. Its core mission is to support religious, educational, and other charitable institutions, with a strong emphasis on preventing or relieving poverty and aiding voluntary bodies. Administered conservatively to balance current and future needs, it prioritizes prudent reserve management, risk mitigation, and sustained philanthropy, drawing income from donations and investments to enable reliable, responsive grant-making across England and Wales.

The funder supports organizations—not individuals—through institutional grants that advance religious purposes, educational initiatives, poverty relief, and broader community welfare. Funding covers project work, core costs, and general charitable advancement, with a consistent focus on faith-based, educational, and social welfare intersections, favoring established institutions that align with these enduring themes.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and academic institutions operating in England and Wales, with a preference for medium to large organizations; grassroots or very small groups lack evidence of support. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are awarded proactively at trustees' discretion during board meetings, with no published processes, forms, deadlines, or rounds.

Annual charitable expenditure averages around £480,000, though individual grant sizes are undisclosed. Distinctive for its invite-only, stability-driven approach, Ollingham stands out as a dependable partner for aligned institutions seeking unrestricted, thematic support without the volatility of competitive processes, emphasizing governance excellence and long-term impact over innovation or scale.