The Bradbury Foundation

The Bradbury Foundation is a United Kingdom-based nonprofit charitable organization, registered under charity number 1210178. It was established in 2024 by Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants as a legacy to Lee Bradbury, a former partner and chairman of the firm’s Louth office who passed away in 2022 at the age of 40. The foundation is named in his honor and continues his commitment to community service[1][5].

Purpose and Activities

The Bradbury Foundation’s primary purpose is to provide financial support to community projects and local charities that enhance and improve the quality of life within communities located within approximately a 25-mile radius of Forrester Boyd’s offices. These offices are located in Grimsby, Louth, Scunthorpe, Skegness, Beverley, and Lincoln. The foundation focuses on empowering local communities primarily across Lincolnshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire regions[1][3].

The foundation supports charitable initiatives including:

• Grants to organizations
• Other charitable activities benefiting children and young people, the elderly, people with disabilities, and various other defined groups within the community
• General charitable purposes aimed at public benefit according to the law of England and Wales[3].

Impact and Partnerships

Though newly registered and still developing its public record of activities, the foundation has been actively involved in supporting local projects and charities that foster social welfare and sustainable development. Its work complements efforts of organizations such as Age UK and the British Red Cross in helping vulnerable populations.

For example, Age UK Lincoln benefited from a £200,000 donation from the Bradbury Foundation to renovate its Park Street Activity Centre, renaming an annex as The Bradbury Building. This center now serves around 2,000 older people weekly, providing social, educational, and advisory services aimed at improving the well-being of elderly residents[4].

Legacy and Vision

The Bradbury Foundation is characterized by its commitment to spark positive change and act as a catalyst for transformation within local communities. It seeks to honor Lee Bradbury’s memory by supporting charitable projects that create meaningful local impact, focusing on social welfare and community enhancement[1][5].

Geographic Focus

The foundation’s activities are concentrated within:

• East Riding of Yorkshire
• Kingston Upon Hull City
• Lincolnshire
• North East Lincolnshire
• North Lincolnshire

This geographic focus enables targeted support to communities near the Forrester Boyd offices[1][3].

Note: This article is based on publicly available information as of 2025. The Bradbury Foundation continues to grow its presence and reporting of charitable activities.

[1] https://www.forrester-boyd.co.uk/bradbury-foundation [2] https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/donate/trusts-and-statutory-partners/bradbury-foundation [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5244468/full-print [4] https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/trusts-and-foundations/the-bradbury-foundation/ [5] https://www.forrester-boyd.co.uk/news/forrester-boyd-launches-the-bradbury-foundation-to-support-local-communities