Wolfson Foundation
Registered charity in the United Kingdom
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The Wolfson Foundation is a British registered charity[2] that awards grants to support science and medicine, health, education and the arts and humanities.
(re-registered in 2014)
Edith Wolfson
Leonard Wolfson
| Named after | Sir Isaac Wolfson |
|---|---|
| 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 |
History
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
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
- Wolfson family
- Wolfson History Prize
- Wolfson Centre, University of Strathclyde
- Wolfson College, Cambridge
- Wolfson College, Oxford
