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The 4 Better Foundation

The Trustees accept applications along the following guidelines: Education; Mental health & wellbeing; Young people, families, parents or social entrepreneurs. Special interest in how technology can be applied effectively to improve social outcomes and to amplify impact. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com

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Activities & Mission

The Trustees accept applications along the following guidelines: Education; Mental health & wellbeing; Young people, families, parents or social entrepreneurs. Special interest in how technology can be applied effectively to improve social outcomes and to amplify impact. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com

Grants

The 4 Better Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£75,926
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£46,748
Latest Expenditure
£75,926

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 162.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£46,748
£75,9260 / 0
2024
£30,170
£38,2690 / 0
2023
£20,418
£39,3660 / 0
2022
£22,490
£36,1260 / 0
2021
£66,564
£73,3500 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The 4 Better Foundation

What does The 4 Better Foundation do?

The Trustees accept applications along the following guidelines: Education; Mental health & wellbeing; Young people, families, parents or social entrepreneurs. Special interest in how technology can be applied effectively to improve social outcomes and to amplify impact. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com

How much income did The 4 Better Foundation report in 2025?

The 4 Better Foundation reported total income of £47k and reported expenditure of £76k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The 4 Better Foundation registered as a charity?

The 4 Better Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 2016 as charity number 1168858. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The 4 Better Foundation?

The 4 Better Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The 4 Better Foundation operate?

The 4 Better Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The 4 Better Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The 4 Better Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168858.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 August 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5083739
Charity Number
1168858

Trustees

Joanna CHIN
Ludlow Trust Company Ltd
Philip CHIN

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