The Cosy charitable fund is a really modest fund that has been operating informally and personally since 2002 In 2010 it formalised. In 2011 the Ellse family have agreed to underwrite a further 3 years funding. - - The Cosy charitable fund is a really modest fund that has been operating informally and personally since 2002 In 2010 it formalised. In 2011 the Ellse family have agreed to underwrite a further 3 years funding.