The Foyle Foundation was established in 2000 as an independent grant making trust to distribute grants to U.K. based charities (primarily arts and learning) and schools. 

The Foundation’s long planned spend down and closure takes place in December 2025 by when it will have distributed over £185M in total to over 7,000 charities and state schools across the UK. This includes 14 legacy projects with long term strategic benefit.

All grant schemes are permanently closed to new applications.

Legacy Projects Overview

Legacy Grant to Royal Shakespeare Company

School Library Funding