The Foundation’s 2023-2027 strategy is guided by the twin pillars of equity and sustainability. There are seven multi-year grant-making programmes: Access to Care, Access to Culture, Access to Education, Climate and Ocean, Democracy and Civil Society, Armenian Communities, and Partnerships with Africa. 

These build on the strengths and legacy of the Foundation, including the UK Branch’s work in the ocean, climate and arts sectors. The UK Branch contributes to the Foundation’s Access to Culture and Climate and Ocean programmes, which support work in the UK, Portugal and beyond to deliver change. We collaborate with colleagues and partners across borders to exchange knowledge and scale what works internationally. 

Access to Culture

Tackling inequalities in cultural participation and embedding the civic role of arts as a core principle.

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Climate and Ocean

Promoting effective approaches to involve and engage people on climate and ocean action.

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Since its establishment in 1956, the UK Branch of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has supported organisations in the UK to improve the quality of life for all through art, charity, science and education. Our support falls within the scope of multi-year programmes.