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The Wolfson Foundation is a British registered charity[2] that awards grants to support science and medicine, health, education and the arts and humanities.

History

The foundation was established in 1955 and re-registered in 2014.[3] The foundation was established by and named after Isaac Wolfson, chairman of Great Universal Stores (GUS). His wife and his son Leonard were the other founder trustees.[4]

Activities

As of 2024, the endowment of the Wolfson Foundation was just under £1 billion, with expenditure of £44 million on charitable activities.[5] Since 1955, over £1 billion had been awarded in grants (£2 billion in real terms), with over 14,000 projects funded.[4]

The foundation makes awards following a rigorous review process involving expert reviewers and advisory panels, and is recognised in the sector as a funder that listens actively to its applicants.[6] Grants are generally given for capital infrastructure (new build, refurbishment and equipment).

The current chairman is Janet Wolfson de Botton, and the chief executive is Paul Ramsbottom.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ “Staff”. wolfson.org.uk. The Wolfson Foundation. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  2. ^ “The Wolfson Foundation”. royalsociety.org. The Royal Society. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  3. ^ “The Wolfson Foundation – Overview”. charitycommission.gov.uk. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b “History”. wolfson.org.uk. The Wolfson Foundation. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  5. ^ “The Wolfson Foundation – Assets and liabilities”. charitycommission.gov.uk. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  6. ^ Cause4 www.cause4.co.uk/2015/03/an-evening-with-paul-ramsbottom[dead link]