About us
The Idlewild Trust was founded in 1974 and awards grants of up to £7,000 to UK registered charities:
Arts
Nurturing Young ProfessionalsEnglish National Opera: Harewood Artists
Conservation
Works of Art and ObjectsDulwich Picture Gallery: Mary Beale Revealed
The Idlewild Trust awarded around £174,000 in 2022 (£108,000 in 2021).
We support learning programmes that provide opportunities for professional musicians, dancers, actors, writers, artists and those involved creatively in the arts at an early stage in their career.
We also support the conservation of nationally/internationally important works of art and historic objects.