Every grant we make has a story behind it. Here is a selection of the organisations we have been privileged to support.
A £180,000 grant enabled The Parkside Athletic Trust to build two all-weather pitches in underserved communities, giving 600 young people access to structured sport for the first time.
The Whitechapel Youth Orchestra received a three-year grant to fund instruments, tutors, and a permanent rehearsal space — transforming 40 students into a recognised city ensemble.
A grant to Northfield Community Schools funded a travelling library programme reaching 1,200 pupils across four rural primaries, increasing reading attainment by 34% in two years.
A two-year grant powered the Resonance Network's expansion into 12 state secondary schools, connecting 280 young musicians with professional artists and opening pathways into conservatoire training.
The Yorkshire Education Trust's bursary programme has supported 48 students from low-income families into university, with a 92% completion rate — outperforming the national average by 18 points.
In one of the UK's most geographically isolated regions, a grant to Highland Sport Pathways created a travelling coaching programme that identified and supported 35 elite-level prospects.
We fund UK registered charities working in Sport, Music, or Education. Applications are reviewed quarterly by the full board.