Chesterton House Foundation

Giving back to the communities we're part of.

What is the Chesterton House Foundation?

The Chesterton House Foundation is a registered charity set up by Chesterton House to support local charities and community groups across the East Midlands.

We believe that doing well and doing good go hand in hand. A portion of the income generated by Chesterton House, together with donations from our clients and supporters, funds grants for organisations making a real difference in their communities.

The Foundation is independently run by a Board of Trustees, including staff and clients, and is registered with the Charity Commission under number 1200466.

Read the 2024 Trustees' Annual Report

What we fund

We award grants of up to £1,000 to charities and community groups, with a focus on Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire. Applications from further afield are considered, but local projects are given priority.

There’s no fixed theme — we’re open to a wide range of causes. What we look for is a clear need, a practical use for the funding, and a genuine connection to the community.

Who we've supported

Since launching, we’ve been proud to fund a wide range of local organisations — from community gardens and youth theatre to brain injury charities and bereavement support.

Here are a few recent examples:

Helping Hands Community Trust — funding outreach work to connect vulnerable people in South Wigston with benefit advice and debt support. Read more.
Chord Progression Music CIC — helping Matt run music workshops that support mental health and wellbeing for adults across the area.
The Bodie Hodges Foundation — supporting specialist bereavement services for families who have lost a baby or child. Read more.

Browse our grant stories here

Apply for a grant

If you run a charity or community group in the East Midlands and are looking for funding, we’d love to hear from you.

Grants are currently up to £1,000. Applications are reviewed by our Trustees, who consider each one carefully against our charitable objectives and the funds available.

To apply, click below to start the process. If you have any questions beforehand, drop us a line at CHFoundation@chestertonhouse.co.uk — we’re happy to have a chat.

Apply for a grant

Support the Foundation

Every donation, however large or small, goes directly towards funding local community projects. Here’s how you can help:

Bank transfer or cheque

Email us at CHFoundation@chestertonhouse.co.uk for bank details, or send a cheque payable to The Chesterton House Foundation, 3 Rectory Place, Loughborough, LE11 1UW.

Donate online

You can make a one-off or recurring donation through our charity PayPal account by clicking on the button below.

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Gift Aid

If you’re a UK taxpayer, you can boost your donation by 25% at no extra cost through Gift Aid. It’s a simple government scheme that allows charities like the Chesterton House Foundation to reclaim the basic rate of tax on your gift—turning every £10 you give into £12.50. All you need to do is complete our short declaration form using the button below.

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Join the Trustees

If you’d like to play a more active role in guiding the Foundation, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

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A note on independence

Although the Foundation was established by Chesterton House, it operates entirely independently. The Trustees, not Chesterton House, decide which grants are awarded and how funds are managed. This independence is important to us, and to the organisations we support.

Let's start with a conversation.

If you’d like to explore what financial planning could look like for you, we’d love to hear from you. There’s no obligation and no jargon — just a relaxed, honest chat about where you are and where you’d like to get to.

Click here to Book Your Free Initial Call Now or send us a message using the form below.

Phone

01509 610472

Email

advice@chestertonhouse.co.uk

Visit us

3 Rectory Place, Loughborough, LE11 1UW