The Jane Hodge Foundation (Hodge Foundation)

The Jane Hodge Foundation, also known as the Hodge Foundation awards grants of various sizes to UK registered charities and exempt charities working in the following fields:

• Care and Social Welfare – the Foundation supports charities working with people who may be vulnerable or disadvantaged and who need assistance to improve their lives. This includes a variety of causes and groups including the elderly, homeless, disabled, special needs and those with mental health issues.
• The Advancement of Education – the Foundation provides grant support for education and learning, both within formal school settings and practical approaches to learning which support young people to fulfil their potential and thrive including those with special needs. The Foundation continues to support arts projects for education that encourage and inspire audiences across the UK and bring a range of benefits to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• The General Advancement of Medical and Surgical Science – the Foundation supports medical related charities specialising in the treatment and support for specific illnesses and research. Its main focus has been on local hospices, children’s care and university-based research in the fields of cancer and mental health. In particular, the study and research in connection with the causes, diagnosis, treatment and cure of cancer, poliomyelitis, tuberculosis and diseases affecting children, and
• The Advancement of Religion – the Foundation supports projects such as facilities in church buildings and inclusive activities for the wider community. In general, very few grants are made in this area.