Trusts & Foundations

The Urology Foundation exists to promote research and education in urology in the United Kingdom and Ireland and is extremely grateful to all the Trusts and Foundations that support our work which enables us to make a real difference to the management and treatment of urological disease.

Who are they?

There are about 7,500 grant-making Trusts and Foundations in the UK alone, giving a total of approximately 2 billion in grants each year to charities. Trusts’ total giving to charities is about the same as the total of grants given to charities by the UK Government. Most Trusts and Foundations derive their income from an endowment, i.e. a capital sum given to them by an individual, family or company. The endowment may take the form of cash, stocks, shares or land. It provides a tax-exempt income which funds their grant-giving. Some Trusts and Foundations receive their income from other sources i.e. gifts from a company’s current profits, or a regular appeal on TV and radio.

What do they fund?

Trusts and Foundations like to fund what Government does not fund:
About 70% of Trusts and Foundations give in the health and social welfare fields. 30% give to the arts and recreation and 9% give to causes related to religion.

If you would like more information on this or indeed wish to donate any funding to The Foundation through a Trust or Foundation then please do contact our office at info@theurologyfoundation.org.uk or on 020 7713 9538.