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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 296259
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The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 296259. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “The HEAD Trust is a registered charity and is dedicated to the advancement of public education through the appreciation of art, craft and design. In 2014-15 a grant of ?5000 was given to the Sorrell Foundation to support the production of a video 'CreativeJourney' that provides art, design and media careers…” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of public education through the appreciation of art, craft and Design as follows: (a) By supporting, organising, promoting or assisting the development of British art craft and desing education. (b) By co-operating with the conference for Higher education in art and Design (or any other similar body)…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £1,086 and spending of £297.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,086
Latest spending
£297
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,086 | £297 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,051 | £336 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £77 | £861 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5 | £96 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £63 | £69 |
Charitable objects
The advancement of public education through the appreciation of art, craft and Design as follows: (a) By supporting, organising, promoting or assisting the development of British art craft and desing education. (b) By co-operating with the conference for Higher education in art and Design (or any other similar body) in arranging for the work of British art craft and Design students (including foreign students studying in the United Kingdom) to be exhibited publicly in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland
- Also known as
- Head Trust
- Trustees
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What The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation funds
The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £1,659 in total.
How to apply to The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation
Is The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales and Scotland.
Does The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £297. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £332 a year.
How large is The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Higher Education in Art and Design Foundation reported income of £1,086 and spending of £297.
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