Grants we have made

Grants list

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This section lists all grants we have made since 2013. The categories from 2013 to 2018 were Arts, Environment and Welfare. This changed in 2018 when Welfare was replaced with Social Action. There are also separate categories for grants to the Museums and Galleries Fund and to the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) Fund.

Please note that the Visit Website button under each grant listed is a link to the listed grant-holder's website.

The Academy of Ancient Music

Towards core costs, specifically the re-discovery of little or unknown repertoire in order to present it in innovative ways based on rigorous research

Category
Arts
Year awarded
2019
Grant size
£90,000
Duration
3 years
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The Climate Coalition

Towards the core costs of its work which aims to create public awareness of and support for changes in policy and legislation which limits the impact of climate change




Category
Environment
Year awarded
2019
Grant size
£90,000
Duration
3 years
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The Hepworth Wakefield

Towards the salaries and professional development of the curatorial team who will contribute to the installation and curation of outdoor sculpture in the new THW Garden

Category
Museums and Galleries
Year awarded
2019
Grant size
£84,667
Duration
2 years
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The History of Science Museum

Towards the salary of a new Islamic Collections Curator to develop and strengthen the skills and expertise in the curation of Islamic objects within the museum, whilst working with local volunteers and communities to integrate the curatorial role with community engagement

Category
Museums and Galleries
Year awarded
2019
Grant size
£100,000
Duration
2 years
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User Voice

Towards the costs of developing the "User Knowledge" initiative to identify emerging issues in the criminal justice system, campaign for systemic change and proactively develop recommendations for wider service improvements

Category
Social Action
Year awarded
2019
Grant size
£120,000
Duration
3 years
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User Voice

Towards the costs of developing the "User Knowledge" initiative to identify emerging issues in the criminal justice system, campaign for systemic change and proactively develop recommendations for wider service improvements

Category
Social Action
Year awarded
2019
Grant size
£120,000
Duration
3 years
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Young Women's Trust

Towards the costs of expanding their Advisory Panel of young women and increase their involvement in the Trust's advocacy and influencing work

Category
Social Action
Year awarded
2019
Grant size
£75,000
Duration
3 years
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YoungDementia UK

Towards the salary of the National Development Manager to develop and coordinate the Young Dementia Network which brings together people living or working with young onset dementia to drive changes in UK policy and practice

Category
Social Action
Year awarded
2019
Grant size
£90,000
Duration
3 years
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Adfam National

Towards the costs of developing, training and supporting a network of skilled volunteer champions to continue their work supporting anyone affected by the drug or alcohol use of a close friend or family member.

Category
Welfare
Year awarded
2018
Grant size
£80,000
Duration
2 years
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