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11 April 2024
Creating a national centre for illustration for 100,000 visitors a year
We have awarded a £250,000 grant to the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to convert a former waterworks.
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05 April 2024
Developing critical visual analysis and speaking skills around the topic of art.
We were delighted to attend the National Gallery’s 2024 Articulation final held at the end of March.
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27 March 2024
Creating an inspirational space for the school community and their partners
We are glad to grant £1Million to St Paul’s Girls’ School towards their Centre for Design and Innovation
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20 March 2024
Chess Fest is back in Trafalgar Square on 7th July 2024!
We are giving a £25,000 grant to our long term partners, Chess in Schools and Communities to support their annual event.
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08 March 2024
Creating a thriving ecological garden in the Kings Cross area
We are delighted to be granting £240,000 towards 'The Triangle' a new green space and garden created by Global Generation.
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07 March 2024
Efficient cancer screening and targeted therapy plans for patients
We are partnering with the Royal Free Hospital in Camden to purchase a state-of-the-art Quadra PET-CT scanner.