R and S Cohen Foundation

The R and S Cohen Foundation, a UK-registered charitable trust established in 1999 by Sir Ronald Cohen and Lady Sharon Cohen, advances education, relieves hardship and distress, and promotes the arts to alleviate disadvantage, foster opportunities, and enrich society. Rooted in philanthropy, inclusivity, and public benefit, it emphasizes strategic grant-making for long-term impact and systemic change, led by Sir Ronald Cohen's pioneering vision in social impact investment. With robust ethical governance—including no trustee remuneration, risk management, and safeguarding policies—the foundation prioritizes high standards of probity and supports both grassroots and established institutions.

It funds initiatives widening educational access and achievement, projects aiding those in poverty, crisis, or social exclusion, and arts programs enhancing public engagement, creative expression, and cultural institutions. Beneficiaries span vulnerable individuals, communities facing financial or social difficulties, students, artists, and organizations like museums (e.g., British Museum) and welfare charities, with flexible support for outreach, exhibitions, core costs, unrestricted grants, and capital projects across education, relief, and arts.

UK-registered charities and organizations operating UK-wide (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) are eligible, with no specified income thresholds, entity types, or religious restrictions; it backs small local groups and large national bodies demonstrating enduring public benefit. Applications are invite-only via the foundation's networks—no unsolicited proposals or public process—with decisions at regular trustee meetings (dates unpublished). Typical grants range from £5,000 to £100,000, occasionally larger for major institutions. Distinctively, it avoids statutory bodies or non-charitable work, focusing exclusively on its core objects without endowments or lobbying.