Albert Gubay founded The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation (AGCF) in 2008, and in 2016 he bequeathed to it the property empire he had created, so that the income generated could be used for charitable purposes in perpetuity.

Since it received its assets in 2016, the charity has awarded over 700 grants totalling over £80million to registered charities in England, the Isle of Man, Republic of Ireland, and Wales.

In 2021, The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation charity was transferred from Albert Gubay’s home in the Isle of Man to England, where most of its property is located. This property generates the income which is distributed as grants to registered charities.

Albert Gubay had a drive and passion to leave a legacy that would benefit people. By remaining faithful to his dedication to social responsibility and focused upon our specific funding priorities, we aim to continue our work in support of those charities whose vision most closely aligns with that of the Foundation.

Our mission at The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation is to support charities across England and Wales, the Isle of Man, and the Republic of Ireland, ensuring that valuable projects are provided with funding to develop and maintain their inspiring work. Click below to read a collection of project case studies that demonstrate the breadth of our grant making.

Click here to see projects we have funded

Albert Gubay was an exceptional man; an entrepreneurial genius who created a business empire that was worth over £700 million.

His determination, drive and passion to create a lasting legacy was born from a pact he made as a young, penniless man when he vowed to give half of any wealth he created to the service of God. His vision became a reality, but Albert Gubay went much further and left most of the wealth he had created during his lifetime to The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation so that it could be used for charitable purposes in perpetuity.

In February 2011, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI bestowed upon Albert Gubay the Knight Commander with Star of the Order of St Gregory the Great, in recognition of the philanthropic work he had carried out over many years, and the establishment of The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation.

The current employees of The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation are charged by its Founder, Albert Gubay, to remain faithful to his ambition and commitment in supporting charitable causes – mindful that “every penny wasted, or lost, reduces the pot available to the charity.”

Our current funding priorities

Victims of modern slavery
Victims of domestic abuse
Ex-offenders and their families
Homelessness
Medical research
Support for people with terminal illnesses / life limiting conditions and their carers
Drug and substance misuse
Support for people with intellectual disability
Care leavers: to give them a chance to succeed on a par with other young people
Worship and associated community outreach
Amateur sport
Care for the elderly