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Westminster Foundation Sets 2026 Agenda After Awarding Over £10 Million Across 175 Grants

Chaired by Hugh Grosvenor, the charity will target support for children and young people through early intervention, cross-sector collaboration, capacity building.

Overview

  • In a New Year Instagram post on January 5, the Westminster Foundation outlined its 2026 plan and said it distributed over £10 million via 175 grants last year.
  • The strategy emphasizes early help for children and young people, with the foundation convening a diverse range of partners to drive positive change.
  • Charity resilience features prominently, with commitments to provide training, toolkits and other resources to strengthen partner organizations.
  • Hugh Grosvenor serves as chair of the foundation and continues public engagement with supported projects, including a December 2024 visit to a Westminster school with the Duchess.
  • The update comes in the context of Grosvenor’s previous large-scale philanthropy, including £12.5 million for UK Covid‑19 relief in 2020.