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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.
City of London Sinfonia
Towards the salaries of the Chief Executive and Creative Director to continue the orchestra's aim of breaking down barriers between musicians and audiences though its 'seriously informal' style of performance
Colchester and Ipswich Museums
Towards the costs of the Evolving our Natural Science project, to transform organisational understanding of four natural science collections and develop their in-house curatorial expertise
Cranfield Trust
| Towards the core costs of their work strengthening voluntary groups, using pro bono business support through a network of volunteer consultants |
Dorset County Museum
Towards the salary of a new Curatorial Director, to lead on the curation of four new permanent galleries, boosting organisational curatorial capacity
Euan's Guide
| Towards the salary of a part-time Reviewer Engagement and Outreach Coordinator to help build their online community of disabled people sharing their experiences by posting reviews of the accessibility of the places they visit |
Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (ECPAT UK)
| Towards core costs to enable them to continue campaigning on behalf of trafficked children in the UK to protect and uphold their rights |
Fauna & Flora International
| Towards the costs of a programme to restore and manage two marine parks in Anguilla to protect their important coastal biodiversity |
Gainsborough's House Society
Towards the salary of the Keeper of Art and Place to maintain curatorial skills and collections-based work and continue the 'Art in Suffolk' initiative with museums across the county
Holburne Museum of Art - Bath
Towards the salary of a Contemporary Curator, a new post shared between the Holburne and The Edge at the University of Bath, to develop innovative approaches to curating contemporary art
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