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.
[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).
[5] The current chairman is the Hon Dame Janet Wolfson de Botton DBE, and the chief executive is Paul Ramsbottom.