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Garfield Weston Foundation
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A family founded grant-maker supporting a wide range of charities across the UK, with grants totalling over £129 million last year.
www.garfieldweston.org
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We’re proud to support Empire Fighting Chance, using non-contact boxing to empower 10,000+ young people each year. Our grant helped expand their Bristol gym, creating a vital hub for youth and community. 🥊💙

#CharitySupport #MakingADifference
We’re proud to support Empire Fighting Chance, using non-contact boxing to empower 10,000+ young people each year. Our grant helped expand their Bristol gym, creating a vital hub for youth and community. 🥊💙

#CharitySupport #MakingADifference
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
@vlcliverpool.bsky.social, it's a pleasure to support you!💙
We’d like to send a huge thank you to everyone at @westonfdn.bsky.social
for funding our community law centre.

Your generous support means we can continue supporting those facing injustice in our community and give them the help that they need.

We truly couldn’t provide this without your help.
February 11, 2026 at 4:28 PM
🧠 Early support for children’s mental health can make a lifelong difference. We’re proud to back charities creating safe, nurturing spaces for young people across the UK. Thank you for helping children feel safe, heard, and valued. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
February 10, 2026 at 12:25 PM
We're proud to support ‘Object Journeys’ at York Army Museum via the #WestonLoanProgramme with Art Fund! Discover how history is shaped by people and movement. On until 21 Feb 2026. Learn more: https://ow.ly/HALr50Y7yuY #HistoryMatters #Heritage
February 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🌍 Happy World Wetlands Day! 🌿 We’re proud to support charities like Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust, working to protect and restore UK wetlands for future generations. 💙

#WorldWetlandsDay #Conservation #Environment #Grants #Sustainability #Wetlands #Biodiversity
February 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
🏠 We’re proud to have donated £4.9m last financial year to charities supporting people facing homelessness in the UK. Working with partners like Branches Hostel (WFCNS), we’re helping break the cycle. Learn more about our impact: https://ow.ly/aCcr50Y4Iws 💙 #EndHomelessness #SocialImpact
January 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We are so pleased to support the ADMIRE project! 💙@ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social

Testing the feasibility of MRI scanning for the assessment and monitoring of kidneys before and after transplantation
www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/testing...
Testing the feasibility of MRI scanning for the assessment and monitoring of kidneys before and after transplantation
A new clinical study, led by researchers at the University of Oxford, Oxford University Hospitals and the University of Nottingham, is exploring whether advanced MRI scanning of kidneys before and aft...
www.nds.ox.ac.uk
January 27, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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A new clinical study is exploring whether advanced MRI scanning of kidneys before and after transplantation could provide a non-invasive, objective way to evaluate donor organs and monitor transplant health.

Read more▶️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/testing...

@ouhospitals.bsky.social @kidneyresearchuk.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Nothing brings people together like board games at The Mentor Ring. Join the gang and engage in the fun #coffeemornings☕️ #wellbeing #warmspace #mentalhealth #theoakdaletrust @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social #welshgovernment @postcodelottery.bsky.social @westonfdn.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 1:33 PM
🌍✨Happy #InternationalDayOfEducation! We're thrilled to support incredible charities such as Future Skills Training UK and Skills Exchange SCIO, which recognise the importance of inclusive and quality education for all.📚💙

#EducationForAll #LearningForLife #EducationalEquality
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
📣Did you know there was a 142% increase in our donations to UK health organisations over the last year? We're proud to support a wide range of health charities dedicated to improving health, supporting medical research and providing specialist care.💙See more: https://ow.ly/j3zT50Y1bSG


January 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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This week is #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek. This cancer is highly preventable in the present day, because we know a lot about its cause: this horrid little dude, human papillomavirus (HPV). With what we know about HPV and its link to cervical cancer, eliminating the disease is possible...
January 20, 2026 at 11:32 AM
We know that winter can feel heavy. 💙 Thank you to charity partners like @TalkClub.Org and @annafreudcharity.bsky.social that are helping people across the UK feel supported, listened to and less alone - especially at this time of year.
#MentalHealthMatters #CharitySupport #CommunityCare

January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Thank you! And we’re so grateful for it 🙏🏼
January 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM
@corambeanstalk.bsky.social, it's a pleasure to support your vital work! 📚👏
It's time to Go All In for the National Year of Reading & we were there to officially kick things off
2026 is going to be the greatest celebration of reading the nation has ever seen!
Head over to goallin.org.uk & find out more
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearofReading2026
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
@bookclubsinschools.bsky.social, we're so pleased to support your vital work! 👏📚❤️#NationalYearOfReading
It's the #NationalYearOfReading & our book club resources are FREE for state schools 🎉

📙Ready-to-use plans, discussion prompts & activities
📘A diverse book list
📙Support for setting up, recruiting pupils & evaluating impact
📗Discounted books

Join in bookclubsinschools.org

#GoAllIn #BacktoSchool
January 15, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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This was a joyous start to the day! Do catch up if you missed it.

As Frank says, "Shared reading is the answer, particularly in the early years." ❤️
oooh @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is on BBC Breakfast talking about shared reading and #NationalYearofReading2026 and utter ludicrousy of an official reading age www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live... 7.50am on #GoAllIn2026 beautiful stuff as ever, have a listen @booktrust.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🎶We're proud to support Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra as they unite and uplift communities - reaching over 144K people last year through live performances and innovative digital concerts. 🎻
Learn more: https://ow.ly/F7q350XVrX0
#CommunityEngagement #MusicForAll
📸credit: BSO
January 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
📣Did you know we are open for applications all year round?

We don’t operate to deadlines. You can apply any time and we strive to make our application process as simple as possible. 😊

Visit our website for more information on how to apply!

https://ow.ly/FI2b50XSq1Q


January 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
🎉 Happy New Year! We're proud of the charities supported in 2025 and excited for 2026! UK charities, we want to hear from you! ❤️ Apply here: https://ow.ly/job250XPWJH
January 1, 2026 at 8:01 AM
📣Deadline to apply for the #WestonCharityAwards is approaching! 🎉 With support worth over £22,000, including a £6,500 grant, it helps small charities make a big difference. ⏳ Apply by 5pm on Jan 9, 2026! https://ow.ly/66zx50XPWTz
December 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
✨🎄Happy holidays from all of us at The Garfield Weston Foundation!

A big thank you to all our grantees for their tireless work throughout the year and over the holidays. 💙

We look forward to supporting lots more partners and projects in the New Year.
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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@artscouncilengland.bsky.social @westonfdn.bsky.social @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social National Lottery Heritage Fund and Paul Hamlyn Foundation
December 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
@capapiecreative.bsky.social, we are so pleased to support your work with schools across the North East - creating theatre that inspires thinking and learning!🎭
Exciting news! We've received funding from @westonfdn.bsky.social to support our work with schools across the North East.

This means we can keep doing what we love - partnering with schools to create theatre that inspires thinking and learning.

Thank you to Garfield Weston for your support.
December 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We pride ourselves on being flexible and listening to our charity partners - empowering those with the best understanding of society's needs to make a positive difference. 💙

Learn more:🔗https://ow.ly/WufA50XJFgY

#CommunityImpact #CharitySupport #UKGrantmaking #GarfieldWestonFoundation
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM