the martin laing foundation

The charity supports elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies. The Martin Laing Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London and operates in Norfolk, Malta, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

This is a grant-making trust offering financial support to other charities/voluntary organisations. Grants are made for a wide range of charitable purposes, but there is a particular interest in environmental & conservation projects & in supporting the elderly/infirm & their carers & disadvantaged young people. Projects in Norfolk & Malta may be of particular interest.

Fundraising

See where The Martin Laing Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Norfolk Essex Hertfordshire

Country

Malta

Financial Information

Latest Income

£8,027,451

Latest Expenditure

£425,647

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 5.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,411,461

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £615,990

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £424,693

Raising Funds £954

Governance £14,143

Grants to Institutions £385,645

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2021	£359,019	£337,888				0 / 0