Who actually funds UK artists
Historical award data from major UK arts foundations. See exactly what they've paid, to whom, and across which programmes — sourced from open 360Giving data.
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
One of the UK's largest independent foundations, funding arts, environment, food, and social change.
£337.1m
Total awarded
3,365
Grants made
2008–2026
Years covered
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
A major independent grant-making foundation supporting arts, education, and migration.
£286.7m
Total awarded
2,446
Grants made
2006–2025
Years covered
Data sourced from 360Giving
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