About us

The Idlewild Trust was founded in 1974 and awards grants of up to £7,000 to UK registered charities:

Arts

Nurturing Young Professionals

English National Opera: Harewood Artists

What we fund

Conservation

Works of Art and Objects

Dulwich Picture Gallery: Mary Beale Revealed

WHAT WE FUND

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.