We support small to medium sized organisations whose work has national significance.
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We will support core costs or projects, depending on what is needed.
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We are a responsive funder so listen to what applicants judge is important.
Find out moreWe are an independent grantmaking foundation supporting charities that make a difference to people, society and the natural world.
At John Ellerman Foundation, and along with many other funders, we understand that Covid-19 will have an impact on civil society groups, including those we fund. We are a flexible funder and here to support our grantees during this unprecedented and challenging time. Please read the following:
We have published a report looking at the evidence from and evaluation of the first 25 grants made through our Museums and Galleries Fund.
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We aim to advance the wellbeing of people, society and the natural world by focusing on the arts, environment and social action. We believe these areas, both separately and together, can make an important contribution to wellbeing.
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Wildlife and Countryside Link
Wildlife and Countryside Link is the biggest environmental coalition in England, made up of 48 charities.
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Turner Contemporary
Margate’s modern gallery occupies the site of the boarding house where JMW Turner stayed and painted in the 1820s and 1830s.
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Campaign Bootcamp
Campaign Bootcamp offers something new for individual campaigners. It runs residential ‘camps’ to enable people who are most affected by injustice or inequality to get involved in changing the things that matter most to them.
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Scottish Ballet
As Scotland’s national dance company, Scottish Ballet aims to move people by sharing its passion and creating exceptional dance.
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