# The Pericles Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1149518 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1149518)
- Company number: 08016498
- Website: https://www.periclesfoundation.org
- Latest income: £12.1k; spending £20.5k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pericles-foundation

The Pericles Foundation supports the development of original and adapted research, literary and artistic projects, to bring the best of this work to wider audiences. We build bridges between academic, publishing and artistic sectors to deepen public debate and enrich culture. We are committed to developing the next generation of scholars, writers and artists.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Pericles 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 individuals, makes grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Pericles Foundation reported income of £12.1k and spending of £20.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Pericles Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (periclesfoundation.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Pericles Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Pericles Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Pericles Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Pericles Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Pericles Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Pericles Foundation reported income of £12.1k and spending of £20.5k.


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