Gatsby Charitable Foundation

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About Gatsby

Lord (David) Sainsbury of Turville founded Gatsby in 1967 and has given over £1.5 billion to the charity to distribute to charitable causes. 

Gatsby is currently active in Education, Plant Science, Neuroscience, Africa, Public Policy and the Arts. 

We publish open grants data. To find out more about what we fund, please visit 360Giving. 

Two teenage girls standing in front of a computer screen, adjusting the lighting for a special effects scene in a film.
Visitors try out the lighting technician interactive in Shuri’s Lab at Technicians The David Sainsbury Gallery © Science Museum Group

For more information, visit the Gatsby website.

Grantmaking process

Gatsby does not accept unsolicited applications. It is proactive in putting together projects to achieve its aims. Trustees and administrators identify areas of need, commission research and design interventions in partnership with sector and industry experts. 

Gatsby Africa's banner, text saying 'building stronger and more inclusive economies'
Gatsby Africa – building stronger and more inclusive economies. To find out more, visit the Gatsby Africa website.

Key staff

  • Peter Hesketh – CEO
  • Justin Highstead – Executive Director, Gatsby Africa
  • Nigel Thomas – Executive Director, Gatsby Education
  • Alison Simmons – Head of Science Portfolio

Contact us

For general enquiries, please get in touch via our website.

360Giving grants data

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