About
The Laing Family Trusts are a group of four grant-making trusts with a Christian foundation, established by Sir John Laing, founder of an international construction company. The Trusts seek to promote Christian faith and values, care for those in need, and encourage young people to realise their potential, particularly in science, engineering, and Christian youth activities. The four trusts administered under this umbrella are the Beatrice Laing Trust, Kirby Laing Foundation, Martin Laing Foundation, and Maurice & Hilda Laing Charitable Trust.
Funding Opportunities
Maurice & Hilda Laing Charitable Trust
The Maurice & Hilda Laing Charitable Trust was established in 1996 to support charitable causes aligned with Christian values and poverty relief. The Trust's primary focus areas include: advancing Christian faith and values through innovative church expressions, pioneer ministries, and nurturing children and young people in Christian faith; supporting organizations offering practical support to disadvantaged, vulnerable and socially isolated individuals in the UK including families at risk, prisoners, the homeless, and refugees; and relief of poverty overseas, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on improving educational opportunities and sustainable livelihoods for street children and those with disabilities. The Trust emphasizes projects that are financially and environmentally sustainable and replicable. Grants typically range between £5,000 and £25,000, with capacity to make a small number of larger grants each year.
Martin Laing Foundation
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 Foundation provides grants for environmental and conservation work, social welfare projects in the UK with a particular focus on preventing or alleviating homelessness in Norfolk, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, and social welfare and cultural projects in Malta and Thailand. The Foundation primarily supports local charities through small capital grants. Grants typically range between £500 and £10,000. Please note that very few unsolicited applications to the Foundation are successful.
Beatrice Laing Trust
The Beatrice Laing Trust was established in 1952 by Sir John Laing for the advancement of the evangelical Christian faith and the relief of poverty. The Trust supports four priority areas: church building projects that serve local communities; organizations offering practical services to disadvantaged groups including the homeless, elderly, ex-offenders, and former servicemen/women; organizations providing services to people with physical, mental, and learning difficulties, particularly special schools and transition support; and small-scale overseas development projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia focused on education and sustainable livelihoods. The Trust emphasizes supporting Christian organizations expressing faith through practical action. Grants typically range between £2,000 and £10,000, though larger grants are available for exceptional projects.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 3
- Active Now
- 3
- Source Domain
- laingfamilytrusts.org.uk
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