Behrens Foundation

The Behrens Foundation, a UK charity registered in England and Wales since 1974 (number 266324), promotes general charitable purposes with a sharp focus on advancing arts, culture, heritage, and science. Originally the E M Behrens Charitable Trust, it nurtures creativity, enriches cultural life, and fosters scientific understanding through grants to charitable organisations, guided by values of impartiality, integrity, transparency, and public benefit. Its distinctive approach emphasises strategic, capacity-building support for high-impact projects by reputable entities, leveraging a trustee board with sector expertise to sustain Britain's cultural and scientific fabric.

It funds diverse activities in performing and visual arts, music education, heritage conservation, scientific research, exhibitions, educational outreach, and preservation efforts, prioritising excellence, innovation, sustainability, and broad public access. Beneficiaries include established arts charities, heritage groups, and educational bodies demonstrating clear outcomes, with no thematic quotas but a consistent pattern of enabling enduring contributions.

Eligible applicants are exclusively UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies based anywhere in England and Wales, with no income thresholds, size restrictions, or regional priorities—though only invite-only, as trustees proactively select and approach organisations without accepting unsolicited applications. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £25,000, occasionally higher for major projects, covering project-specific costs rather than core funding or individuals. With no public deadlines or meeting schedules, it excludes non-charities, unrestricted support, and direct individual aid, standing out for its unwavering arts-science dedication and selective, high-value grantmaking.