The purpose of the UK Branch in London is to bring about long-term improvements in wellbeing, particularly for the most vulnerable.
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (CGF) is an international charitable foundation with cultural, educational, social and scientific interests, based in Lisbon with offices in London and Paris. The purpose of the UK Branch in London is to bring about long-term improvements in wellbeing, particularly for the most vulnerable, by creating connections across boundaries (national borders, communities, disciplines and sectors) which deliver social, cultural and environmental value.
22/03/2022
Join us tomorrow at 5pm to find out the recipients of the £150,000 Award and to celebrate the innovative work of the 10 shortlisted organisations.
Celebration Event: The Award for Civic Arts Organisations 2022 Celebrating the civic work of arts organisations in the UK. Join us to be inspired by the shortlist and find out the Award recipients.
09/03/2022
Join us for The Award for Civic Arts Organisations 2022 celebration on 23 March at 5pm.
We will celebrate the pioneering work of civic arts organisations and announce this year’s Award recipients.
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Celebration Event: The Award for Civic Arts Organisations 2022 Celebrating the civic work of arts organisations in the UK. Join us to be inspired by the shortlist and find out the Award recipients.
17/11/2021
Applications for the Award for Civic Arts Organisations are open until 1pm 22 November.
This year's edition shines a spotlight on how arts organisations are rethinking their own relationships with the communities they serve as we emerge from a period of disruption and acceleration of trends in the art world and in society.
We offer one award of £100,000 and two of £25,000.
The Award for Civic Arts Organisations - Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation — UK Branch - The second edition offers one award of £100,000 and two of £25,000 to organisations embracing their civic role after the recent period of disruption.
02/11/2020
Today, in partnership with King's College London we launch The Award for Civic Arts Organisations, a new award to celebrate the civic role of arts organisations during the pandemic. We hope to nurture exceptional work that's been happening across the UK & help to take it further.
Offering one award of £100,000 and two of £25,000, the Award for Civic Arts Organisations aims to shine a spotlight on the vital role that arts organisations play in society.
The Award for Civic Arts Organisations - Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation — UK Branch The world has changed rapidly in the last year. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought devastation, but also a reset in how we live our lives and how communities operate. And as we emerge into the ‘new normal’, it is arts organisations that will help us shape the future: culture, creativity and th...
12/02/2020
Our quarterly e-newsletter is out! 🥳
Get the latest updates from the UK Branch and our partners, and read about our work in 2020 - which includes prioritising support for climate action & increasing our international impact.🌍
Latest news from the UK Branch This is our quarterly newsletter, to keep you up to date on the latest news from the UK Branch of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and our partners. Find out more about our active work: Valuing the Ocean and The Civic Role of Arts Organisations and our previous work, including Transitions in ...
12/02/2020
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation will grant, for the first time this year the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity.
Worth one million euros, this award distinguishes people and/or organisations worldwide that have stood to the fore in tackling the climate crisis.
Nominations close 24 March 2020.
Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity - Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation — UK Branch The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation will grant, for the first time this year the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. Worth one million euros, this award distinguishes people and/or organisations worldwide that have stood to the fore in tackling the climate crisis. Nominations may be submitted by 24 March....
21/01/2020
As our programme on later life transitions comes to a close, we look back on the past 5 years
An overview of Transitions in Later Life - Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation — UK Branch Over the last five years, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation’s (UK Branch) Transitions in Later Life programme has commissioned new research, tested therapeutic interventions and worked to increase awareness of the need to support people in mid-life to manage later life transitions. We reflect on ...
21/01/2020
Don't miss this exciting event we're hosting with Creative Scotland 'From Participation to Co-creation' at the Lighthouse, Glasgow on 27 February.
Featuring With One Voice, Nina Simon (OF/BY/FOR ALL) and more...!
'From Participation to Co-creation' event - Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation — UK Branch On Thursday 27 February 2020, Creative Scotland and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch), with With One Voice, will host a day of debate, workshops and practice-sharing to create fertile ground for change through the arts. The morning session will be led by With One Voice, the internationa...
27/11/2019
📣 Ocean communicators, scientists & NGOs... 🌊
Check out this new 'Turning the Tide' research & handy framing guide from the FrameWorks Institute. It sets out strategies to deepen public understanding of ocean health & build support for systemic solutions that can aid its recovery. A MUST READ for those communicating about marine issues.
Launch of ‘first aid kit’ for ocean reframing - Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation — UK Branch Our future depends on a healthy ocean. It plays a critical role in climate regulation, food provisioning and people’s livelihoods. But sadly, we see too little public understanding of why a healthy ocean matters and who needs to do what to steward its recovery. To improve the ocean’s prognosis, ...
14/11/2019
Our Civic Role newsletter has landed in inboxes! 📨
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21/10/2019
Interested in learning about the latest news from the UK Branch and our partners?
Take a look at our quarterly newsletter! The October edition is out now: 👉 bit.ly/2pKcimD