Wolfson Foundation
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| Named after | Sir Isaac Wolfson |
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| Formation | 1955 (re-registered in 2014) |
| Founder | Isaac Wolfson Edith Wolfson Leonard Wolfson |
| Type | Charitable company |
| Registration no. | Charity number: 1156077 |
| Headquarters | 8 Queen Anne Street |
| Location | London, England |
Key people | Janet Wolfson de Botton (chairman) Paul Ramsbottom (chief executive) |
| Staff | 12[1] |
| Website | www.wolfson.org.uk |
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
[edit]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
[edit]As of 2024[update], 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
[edit]- Wolfson family
- Wolfson History Prize
- Wolfson Centre, University of Strathclyde
- Wolfson College, Cambridge
- Wolfson College, Oxford
References
[edit]- ↑ "Staff". wolfson.org.uk. The Wolfson Foundation. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ↑ "The Wolfson Foundation". royalsociety.org. The Royal Society. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ↑ "The Wolfson Foundation - Overview". charitycommission.gov.uk. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- 1 2 "History". wolfson.org.uk. The Wolfson Foundation. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ↑ "The Wolfson Foundation - Assets and liabilities". charitycommission.gov.uk. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ↑ Cause4 www.cause4.co.uk/2015/03/an-evening-with-paul-ramsbottom[dead link]
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