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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.
From November 2025 the grants listed relate to our current strategy for 2025 to 2030.
Please note that the Visit Website button under each grant listed is a link to the listed grant-holder's website.
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
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
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
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 |
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
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
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 |
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.
Asylum Support Appeals Project
| Towards core costs to enable them to prevent destitution amongst asylum seekers through legal representation and improving policy and practice |
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