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Martin Laing Foundation
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Last updated: 21/07/2025
The Martin Laing Foundation was established in 1979 by Sir Martin Laing with the intention that income should be distributed for general charitable purposes.
The Trustees’ priority areas of giving are:
- environmental and conservation work
- social welfare projects in the UK, with a particular focus on Norfolk, Essex and Hertfordshire – supported primarily through small capital grants to local charities
- social welfare and cultural projects in Malta and Thailand (at the invitation of the Trustees only)
Who can apply?
Not-for-profit organisations, Charities
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Type of funding
Project/Project Development Grant
Size of grant
£500 - £10,000
Geographic eligibility
UK
Application type
no
Expected response time
Within four months
Additional information
Applications welcome all year round
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