About The Foundation
The Hedley Foundation is an endowed grant giving charitable foundation which supports small UK registered charities operating across the spectrum of social need.
The Trustees seek to help and improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. This is achieved by making grants, within budget, to registered charities for the benefit of young people, disabled people, elderly people, the terminally ill and otherwise disadvantaged people and their carers.
The Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales (1018571).
Trustees
- Andrew Ford
- Patrick Holcroft
- Lorna Stuttaford
- Angus Fanshawe
- David Byam-Cook
- Charles Bennett
- Alexander Scully
- John Rodwell (Hon. President)
Staff
- Andrew Ford (Chairman)
- Mary Kitto (Company Secretary)
- Lucy Janes (Appeals Secretary)
- Christine Janes (Accounts Manager)
Our history
In 1971 the Hedley Family (whose forebear William Hedley designed and patented the first effective steam locomotive, Puffing Billy, in 1813) established The Hedley Foundation.
The Hedley Foundation now provides charitable support to young people, in particular, and to those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
