About Us
Empower Change: We provide the tools and resources to help you build a winning application.
Our Story
The Boulding Foundation is an independent family foundation established to support charities and community organisations that make a meaningful difference to people's lives. Inspired by a belief in the importance of community, opportunity and compassion, the Foundation provides grants to organisations whose work creates lasting positive impact. Through thoughtful giving and long-term partnerships, we aim to help charities strengthen communities, improve wellbeing and create opportunities for people to thrive.
Our Mission
To support charities and community organisations that improve lives, expand opportunities and strengthen communities, creating a lasting legacy of positive impact for future generations.
What We Support
The Foundation welcomes applications from registered charities and charitable organisations working in areas such as:
We are particularly interested in projects that deliver practical, measurable benefits to the communities they serve.
Our Approach
We recognise that charities are often best placed to understand the needs of the people they support.
Our aim is to be a supportive and approachable funder, providing grants that help organisations deliver meaningful outcomes and build long-term sustainability.
We favour projects that demonstrate:
- Clear community benefit
- Strong leadership and governance
- Lasting impact
- Effective use of resources
- Opportunities for growth and development
Trustees
The Foundation is governed by a board of trustees who are responsible for overseeing its activities and ensuring that funds are distributed in accordance with its charitable objectives.
The trustees are committed to responsible stewardship and maintaining the Foundation’s values for future generations.
Our Legacy
The Boulding Foundation is proud of its continued support for charities whose work improves lives today while creating opportunities for tomorrow.
