Optigene Foundation

The Optigene Foundation is a grant-making trust registered in England and Wales, established in October 2022 to support general charitable purposes by distributing funds to other charities and voluntary bodies. Managed by a board of three trustees with robust governance policies on complaints, financial controls, risk management, investments, and conflicts of interest, it embodies a generalist, open-access approach to philanthropy. Recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid, the foundation prioritises enabling broad charitable impact without narrow thematic restrictions, focusing on organisational support for diverse causes across England and Wales.

It funds a wide array of charitable activities, including project funding and general support for social welfare, community care, and disability services—as evidenced by a £10,000 grant to Foothold—while welcoming applications from organisations aiding people and communities. There are no specified exclusions for core costs, capital, or emergency relief, making it flexible for small to medium charities pursuing measurable community benefits.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities based in England or Wales, with no income thresholds, religious restrictions, or size limits; unsolicited applications are welcomed via an external online portal at https://funding.ludlowtrust.com. Grants typically range from £5,000 to £25,000, awarded on a rolling basis following trustee meetings, with no fixed deadlines.

Distinctively generalist and transparent, Optigene avoids individual funding, trading, or property-related activities, differentiating itself through its inclusive model that invites diverse sectoral applications without preliminary enquiries or multi-stage processes, ideal for charities seeking flexible, mid-sized support in unrestricted charitable domains.