A number of independent Trusts and Foundations have a history of supporting arts activity. However, their priorities change and it’s important that you check with them the types of work that they’re currently supporting.
Architectural Heritage (UK)
Art Fund
Baring Foundation
BBC Children in Need
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Clore Duffield
Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Comic Relief
Elephant Trust
Esmee Fairbairn
Foyle Foundation
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Garfield Weston Foundation
Headley Trust
DM Thomas Foundation for Young People
Jerwood Charitable Foundation
Lankelly Chase Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales
Millennium Stadium Trust
OneFamily Foundation Community Awards
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
PRS Foundation for New Music
QUEST - Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust
ROSL ARTS (Royal Over Seas League)
The Dulverton Trust
The Leverhulme Trust
The Pilgrim Trust
The Prince's Trust
Tudor Trust
Wellcome Trust
The Wingate Foundation