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The '''Wolfson Foundation''' is large UK registered charity that awards grants to support excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health, education and the arts and humanities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://royalsociety.org/about-us/funding-finances/support-us/wolfson/ |title=The Wolfson Foundation |website=royalsociety.org |publisher=The Royal Society |access-date=21 July 2023}}</ref> It was established in 1955 and re-registered in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5044355/charity-overview |title=The Wolfson Foundation - Overview |website=charitycommission.gov.uk |publisher=Charity Commission for England and Wales |access-date=21 July 2023}}</ref>
The '''Wolfson Foundation''' is a large UK registered charity that awards grants to support excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health, education and the arts and humanities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://royalsociety.org/about-us/funding-finances/support-us/wolfson/ |title=The Wolfson Foundation |website=royalsociety.org |publisher=The Royal Society |access-date=21 July 2023}}</ref> It was established in 1955 and re-registered in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5044355/charity-overview |title=The Wolfson Foundation - Overview |website=charitycommission.gov.uk |publisher=Charity Commission for England and Wales |access-date=21 July 2023}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The endowment of the Wolfson Foundation is currently some £900 million, with an annual allocation of approximately £32 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5044355/assets-and-liabilities |title=The Wolfson Foundation - Assets and liabilities |website=charitycommission.gov.uk |publisher=Charity Commission for England and Wales |access-date=21 July 2023}}</ref> Since 1955, over £1&nbsp;billion had been awarded in grants (£2&nbsp;billion in real terms), with over 14,000 projects funded.<ref name=WFHistory>{{cite web |url=https://www.wolfson.org.uk/about/history/ |title=History |website=wolfson.org.uk |publisher=The Wolfson Foundation |access-date=21 July 2023}}</ref>
The endowment of the Wolfson Foundation is currently some £900&nbsp;million, with an annual allocation of approximately £32&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5044355/assets-and-liabilities |title=The Wolfson Foundation - Assets and liabilities |website=charitycommission.gov.uk |publisher=Charity Commission for England and Wales |access-date=21 July 2023}}</ref> Since 1955, over £1&nbsp;billion had been awarded in grants (£2&nbsp;billion in real terms), with over 14,000 projects funded.<ref name=WFHistory>{{cite web |url=https://www.wolfson.org.uk/about/history/ |title=History |website=wolfson.org.uk |publisher=The Wolfson Foundation |access-date=21 July 2023}}</ref>


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.<ref>Cause4 www.cause4.co.uk/2015/03/an-evening-with-paul-ramsbottom{{dead link}}</ref> Grants are generally given for capital infrastructure (new build, refurbishment and equipment) supporting excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health, education and the arts and humanities.
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.<ref>Cause4 www.cause4.co.uk/2015/03/an-evening-with-paul-ramsbottom{{dead link|date=July 2023}}</ref> Grants are generally given for capital infrastructure (new build, refurbishment and equipment) supporting excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health, education and the arts and humanities.


The foundation was established by and named after Sir [[Isaac Wolfson]], chairman of [[GUS (retailer)|Great Universal Stores]] (GUS). His wife and his son [[Leonard Wolfson, Baron Wolfson|Lord Wolfson]], were the other founder trustees.<ref name=WFHistory/> The current chairman is the Hon Dame [[Janet Wolfson de Botton]] DBE, and the chief executive is Paul Ramsbottom.
The foundation was established by and named after Sir [[Isaac Wolfson]], chairman of [[GUS (retailer)|Great Universal Stores]] (GUS). His wife and his son [[Leonard Wolfson, Baron Wolfson|Lord Wolfson]], were the other founder trustees.<ref name=WFHistory/> The current chairman is the Hon Dame [[Janet Wolfson de Botton]] DBE, and the chief executive is Paul Ramsbottom.
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* [[Wolfson History Prize]]
* [[Wolfson History Prize]]
* [[Wolfson Centre|Wolfson Centre, University of Strathclyde]]
* [[Wolfson College, Cambridge]]
* [[Wolfson College, Cambridge]]
* [[Wolfson College, Oxford]]
* [[Wolfson College, Oxford]]
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The Wolfson Foundation
Named afterSir Isaac Wolfson
Formation1955
(re-registered in 2014)
FounderSir Isaac Wolfson
Edith Wolfson
Lord Wolfson
TypeCharitable company
Registration no.Charity number: 1156077
Headquarters8 Queen Anne Street
Location
  • London, England
Key people
Hon Dame Janet Wolfson de Botton DBE (chairman)
Paul Ramsbottom OBE (chief executive)
Staff
12[1]
Websitewww.wolfson.org.uk

The Wolfson Foundation is a large UK registered charity that awards grants to support excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health, education and the arts and humanities.[2] It was established in 1955 and re-registered in 2014.[3]

Overview[edit]

The endowment of the Wolfson Foundation is currently some £900 million, with an annual allocation of approximately £32 million.[4] Since 1955, over £1 billion had been awarded in grants (£2 billion in real terms), with over 14,000 projects funded.[5]

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) supporting excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health, education and the arts and humanities.

The foundation was established by and named after Sir Isaac Wolfson, chairman of Great Universal Stores (GUS). His wife and his son Lord Wolfson, were the other founder trustees.[5] The current chairman is the Hon Dame Janet Wolfson de Botton DBE, and the chief executive is Paul Ramsbottom.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Staff". wolfson.org.uk. The Wolfson Foundation. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  2. ^ "The Wolfson Foundation". royalsociety.org. The Royal Society. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  3. ^ "The Wolfson Foundation - Overview". charitycommission.gov.uk. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  4. ^ "The Wolfson Foundation - Assets and liabilities". charitycommission.gov.uk. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b "History". wolfson.org.uk. The Wolfson Foundation. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  6. ^ Cause4 www.cause4.co.uk/2015/03/an-evening-with-paul-ramsbottom[dead link]

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