About Us
Our History
The Hilden Charitable Fund was established in 1963 by Joan and Tony Rampton. It is an endowed grant-making foundation registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Number 232591). The Fund derives its income from its investments and its aim is to address disadvantages by supporting charitable causes which are less likely to raise funds from public subscriptions or statutory sources. The Fund awards approximately £750,000 per year in grants to smaller charitable organisations for work in the UK; and in Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda. We have specific eligibility criteria and priorities for funding in each programme, which can be seen on the relevant pages.
OUR VISION
The Fund’s vision is of a fair and inclusive world which recognises the equal value of all people.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to use all available assets (money, time, knowledge, experience) to support smaller, locally-based, charitable organisations working to meet the needs of marginalised and disadvantaged people in the UK, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda.
Who We Are
The Fund is governed by a Board of Trustees comprising members of the Rampton family and others. The appointment of new trustees is by deed at the discretion of the trustees for the time being. Current Trustees are:
- Bandi Mbubi
- Dan Rodeck
- Elizabeth Rodeck
- Emma Jenkins
- James Rampton
- Maggie Baxter CBE
- Prof Ben Rampton (Chair)
- Prof Charles Rodeck
- Prof David Rampton
- Robert Rampton
The day-to-day running of the Fund is overseen by its Director, Ciaran Rafferty; assisted by the Fund Administrator, Zainab Bhalloo. From time to time we are assisted by our Consultant Assessor – Gilly Green.
Bankers
- CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
ME19 4JQ
Investment Managers
- Sarasin & Partners
Juxon House
100 St Paul’s Churchyard
London EC4M 8BU
Auditors and Accountants
- Martin & Company Chartered Accountants
25 St Thomas Street
Winchester
Hampshire SO23 9DD
Our Accounts
Our latest accounts for 2024/25 can be found HERE
These contain a list of our grants made in the year, which you might find useful.