The Wolfson Foundation

We are delighted to announce our latest round of grants, with around 80 organisations across the UK receiving a share of over £14 million for capital projects. From St Austell to the Outer Hebrides and Gwynedd to Antrim, projects range from new research facilities and school science laboratories, to performing arts equipment, archive and history centres and hospices.  A huge congratulations to our new grant holders!  🎉 Read the announcement on our website: https://lnkd.in/gH4xQdDM 📸 Images of some of our recent grant holders, featuring Zoe's Place Baby Hospice, Liverpool, Tagsa Uibhist (Uist Support), and The University of Sheffield. Images clockwise from top left: Senior Healthcare Assistant Jody with Lottie, courtesy Zoe's Place Baby Hospice; architect's design for SITRaN 2 at the University of Sheffield, credit Bond Bryan Architects; local food market at Tagsa Uibhist.

We’re delighted that The National Lottery Heritage Fund has invested in #ArchivesRevealed, awarding £5 million to the partnership. Archives Revealed is a partnership between The National Archives, UK, Pilgrim Trust and us, and is the only grant programme dedicated to cataloguing UK archives. It aims to ensure that significant archive collections, representing the lives and perspectives of all people across the UK, are made accessible to the public for research and enjoyment. This new investment increases the programme’s value to £6 million over three years. Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eUh9HQ3R

We’ve worked with some of our recent successful applicants to create case studies about their funding journey, from developing an initial idea and applying for funding, to completing a capital project. Ruskin Mill Land Trust used our funding to fit out the Wool Barn, creating space for a new textile social enterprise for young people with complex learning disabilities. See their advice and read more about their work ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eN5_JR8V 📸 Ruskin Mill Land Trust #fundingOpportunities #CapitalProjects #UKGrants #CaseStudy

A reminder that applications for funding for buildings, refurbishments & equipment close on 1 July at 23.59. Take a look at our website for guidance on eligibility and the application process. Our frequently asked questions (FAQs) are here to help you put together your application. 💡What we fund: https://lnkd.in/ej2TGGcv ❓Funding FAQs: https://lnkd.in/eF47_xsp

Thinking about applying to us for #funding? We're currently accepting applications for funding for capital projects from organisations in science & medicine, health & disability, heritage, humanities & the arts. Our grants team share some top tips for preparing a Stage 1 application in this blog post, including what to keep in mind and what typically makes a strong application ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eN25Q92A

We reached out to some of our recent successful applicants to share their funding journeys, from submitting an application to completing their capital projects. The result? A series of insightful case studies from a variety of organisations. If you're considering submitting a Stage 1 application in the coming weeks, take a look at these case studies to learn more about our funding process and the positive impact it can have. Read the case studies on our website: https://lnkd.in/erbBRRCd Featuring Age UK Sheffield, Giraffe Trading and Checkin Works, The Queen Katherine School, Historic Coventry Trust, The Cromwell Museum and Ruskin Mill Trust. 📸 Ruskin Mill Trust; CheckIn Works; The Queen Katherine School; Historic Coventry Trust. #FundingOpportunities #CapitalProjects #UKGrants #CaseStudy #Fundraising

Are you #fundraising for capital projects? We are now accepting applications for #funding from a wide range of organisations. If you're seeking funding for capital projects, take a look at the types of places we fund and see if your organisation is eligible. Visit our website to learn more and submit your application: https://lnkd.in/dCt_VsWF #FundingOpportunities #CapitalProjects #UKGrants

We recently updated our performing arts funding criteria to help applicants better understand the projects we are most interested in supporting. Education has always been at the heart of what we do. Our updated criteria reflects this by focusing on funding to improve performing arts organisations’ training and education facilities. Applications open on 14 May. To find out if your organisation and project is eligible, you can read our updated criteria here: https://lnkd.in/dmeWqHmu #funding #performingarts

Now open: funding for state secondary schools & sixth form colleges. We support high-achieving schools and sixth form colleges to improve the teaching of science, computer science, design & technology, art, languages, music and performing arts at GCSE and A-Level. Apply by 10 June for a grant for new buildings, refurbishment or equipment. https://lnkd.in/di7HmmBC #FundingOpportunity #SchoolsFundraising #EducationFunding #Grantsforschools #STEM

“Properly managed and carefully administered, I believe that long-term philanthropy has a crucial place in society.” Over on our blog, our chief executive Paul Ramsbottom OBE sets out the case for long-term #philanthropy and why it's essential for creating lasting impact⬇️ #funding #longtermphilanthropy #fundinglandscape https://lnkd.in/eYkwnJG3