Our Generous Funders, Garfield Weston
Written by Tir Coed / Monday 11 December 2023
We're thrilled to announce that Garfield Weston has joined us on our journey to make the 2024 AnTir Project a reality.
Garfield Weston's commitment to our cause is a testament to the power of collaboration. It's not just about matching funds; it's about matching the enthusiasm and dedication we have for connecting people with land and woods for learning and wellbeing. Together, we'll make a lasting impact on the environment, communities, and individuals.
Established in 1958, the Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded grant-maker that gives money to support a wide variety of charities across the UK. The Foundation’s funding comes from an endowment of shares in the Weston family business – a successful model that still exists today. The Weston family have a consistent aim. The more successful the family businesses, the more money the Foundation can donate.
Each year the Foundation gives away its income and donations have continued to grow. Since it was established it has donated over £1.4 billion, of which over half has been given away in the past ten years. In the most recent financial year the Foundation gave away nearly £90 million to over 1,980 charities across the UK.
