Hegarty Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £5,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Hegarty Foundation
The Hegarty Foundation was established in 2016 by Sir John Hegarty KBE, a prominent creative director and co-founder of Bartle Bogle Hegarty. Its mission is to promote arts education accessibility for UK residents facing financial barriers, with a focus on empowering under-represented talent through scholarships, bursaries, and maintenance allowances. The Foundation values fairness, social mobility, and direct impact, and operates a trust-based, flexible funding model. It is known for its ultra-niche focus, funding only undergraduate students at the London College of Communication (LCC), part of the University of the Arts London (UAL), who have progressed through UAL's Insights programme. The Foundation eschews diversification in favour of precise, repetitive support for financially disadvantaged undergraduates.
What Hegarty Foundation funds
The Foundation supports undergraduate students at the London College of Communication (LCC), part of the University of the Arts London (UAL). It specifically funds students who have progressed through UAL's Insights programme, targeting young people from Greater London with non-university family backgrounds, via partner schools and colleges. Support is provided as multi-year bursaries for the duration of their studies, usable flexibly for fees or living costs. The funding aims to remove socioeconomic hurdles and align with LCC's widening participation strategy to cultivate inclusive art and design cohorts.
Who can apply
Eligibility is highly specific: UK residents selected via the Insights programme only. The Foundation targets young people from Greater London with non-university family backgrounds, via partner schools and colleges. It does not accept open applications, provide support to organisations or other institutions, or fund non-LCC students. There are no unsolicited proposals, and the Foundation operates without public rounds or external application processes.
What Hegarty Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not accept open applications, provide support to organisations or other institutions, or fund non-LCC students. It also does not consider unsolicited proposals, and eschews diversification in favour of precise, repetitive support for financially disadvantaged undergraduates.
How they like to fund
The Foundation operates a trust-based, flexible funding model, providing multi-year bursaries for the duration of students' studies. It does not accept unsolicited applications, and works closely with LCC and the Insights programme to identify recipients. The Foundation's approach is characterised by long-term commitment and a rejection of broader causes, prioritising precise, repetitive support for financially disadvantaged LCC undergraduates.
How much does Hegarty Foundation give?
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How to apply to Hegarty Foundation
Hegarty Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Hegarty Foundation provide?
Hegarty Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £5,000.
Where does Hegarty Foundation fund charities?
Hegarty Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Hegarty Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Hegarty Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Hegarty Foundation?
Hegarty Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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