ABOUT US
The Rothschild Foundation is a family charitable trust that supports the arts, community, nature and sustainability through grant-making and by fostering dialogue and debate. In partnership with the National Trust, the Foundation cares for Waddesdon Manor, a living emblem of its work.
The Rothschild Foundation offers grants for the benefit of Buckinghamshire delivering our commitment to address the needs of local communities. Beyond Buckinghamshire, the Foundation supports major initiatives which encourage enjoyment of the UK’s rich cultural heritage.
The Foundation is chaired by Dame Hannah Rothschild CBE, and managed by a board of Trustees that includes other members of the Rothschild family.
“The Rothschild Foundation is driven by the belief that we are not only caretakers of a rich heritage but architects of a better future.”
– Dame Hannah Rothschild CBE, Rothschild Foundation Chair
Our long-term aspiration and ambition: creating positive change, where the arts inspire, challenge and connect, communities thrive and nature is cherished and sustained.
The Rothschild Foundation, rooted in 70 years of family leadership, is dedicated to making long term impactful contributions to the arts, local communities and the environment, with Waddesdon Manor as the emblem of our mission.
The most important things we focus on to deliver the mission:
ARTS
COMMUNITY
ENVIRONMENT
Our Values
Our values are based on the Rothschild family motto. They define what we value most and guide our decision making and behaviours.
CONCORDIA
Represents our commitment to collaboration and the strength of teamwork, acting with empathy, openness and mutual respect.
INTEGRITAS
Represents our commitment to transparency, approaching decisions with integrity, thoughtful consideration and accountability.
INDUSTRIA
Represents our commitment to strive for excellence, taking the initiative and celebrating creativity.