The Martin Laing Foundation
A grant-making trust offering financial support to other charities/voluntary organisations. Grants are made for a wide range of charitable purposes, with a particular interest in environmental & conservation projects & in supporting the homeless, the elderly & their carers & disadvantaged young people. Projects in Norfolk, Essex, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & Malta may be of particular interest.
Activities & Mission
A grant-making trust offering financial support to other charities/voluntary organisations. Grants are made for a wide range of charitable purposes, with a particular interest in environmental & conservation projects & in supporting the homeless, the elderly & their carers & disadvantaged young people. Projects in Norfolk, Essex, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & Malta may be of particular interest.
Grants
The Martin Laing Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2026)
- £327,303
- Who it helps
- elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, accommodation or housing and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?
Higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £623,605 | £364,716 | £363,744 | £23,089,790 | £23,089,790 | 0 / 0 |
| 2025 | £8,027,451 | £425,647 | £424,693 | £21,297,858 | £21,297,858 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £421,048 | £381,992 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £396,962 | £592,269 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £409,081 | £579,171 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Martin Laing Foundation
What does The Martin Laing Foundation do?
A grant-making trust offering financial support to other charities/voluntary organisations. Grants are made for a wide range of charitable purposes, with a particular interest in environmental & conservation projects & in supporting the homeless, the elderly & their carers & disadvantaged young people. Projects in Norfolk, Essex, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & Malta may be of particular interest.
How much income did The Martin Laing Foundation report in 2026?
The Martin Laing Foundation reported total income of £624k and reported expenditure of £365k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Martin Laing Foundation?
The Martin Laing Foundation has a program ratio of 58.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 680 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Martin Laing Foundation registered as a charity?
The Martin Laing Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 September 1979 as charity number 278461. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs The Martin Laing Foundation?
The Martin Laing Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexandra Catherine Beatrice Jane Gregory. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Martin Laing Foundation operate?
The Martin Laing Foundation operates across 4 areas: Malta, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk.
Is The Martin Laing Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Martin Laing Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278461.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated