Bukhman Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The Bukhman Foundation's stated focus is Type 1 diabetes research and arts and culture, so work outside those two areas is unlikely to fit.
- The annual report gives its geographic focus as worldwide, and the typical grants it reports fall between £50,000 and £290,000, with a median of £195,000, so a request in that range matches its reported giving.
- No application process is published in the annual report, its register entry or its website, so the sensible first step is to use the contact shown there.
- Its stated approach stresses long-term partnerships built on trust, so it appears relationship-led, and a short conversation about fit before writing a full proposal is wise.
- No timings are published, so ask about them when you make contact.
Overview
Bukhman Foundation is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1205571).
The Bukhman Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales that exists to champion breakthroughs in Type 1 Diabetes and the arts to create lasting change. It focuses on two areas: Type 1 Diabetes research and clinical progress, and Arts and Culture, which supports young and emerging artists and the institutions that nurture them. Its programmes are scientific research, including research relating to Type 1 Diabetes, and arts and culture, including support for cultural institutions and initiatives. Its latest annual giving was £1,339,887, and it has pledged £100 million over the next decade to advance research and treatment of Type 1 Diabetes worldwide.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The foundation focuses on Type 1 Diabetes, through breakthrough research and clinical progress, and Arts & Culture, supporting young and emerging artists and the institutions that nurture them. It backs people and ideas that move things forward, including bold research studies, new clinical trials and ambitious exhibitions. Its medical research support is built around cutting-edge science, open research and collaboration between leading experts and institutions across the globe. In the arts, it champions pioneering, non-commercial artistic projects, supports new work and inclusive cultural spaces, and works through partnerships with museums and community organisations. It describes its approach as collaborative and long-term, with attention to expertise, artistic freedom and the needs of people closest to the challenges and opportunities.
Themes
- Type 1 diabetes research
- Arts and culture
Geographic Focus
Worldwide.
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry or its website. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- It builds long-term partnerships with leading institutions and local organisations, based on trust.
- For research, it supports innovative, expert-led work that pushes scientific boundaries and aims for transformational impact.
- In the arts, it focuses on expertise, long-term vision and artistic freedom.
- It prioritises fair pay, accessibility and care for artists and audiences, and offers flexible funding that meets real needs.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- International
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Grants
How much do they typically give?
Share of 6 grants in year to 31 March 2025 by size
Median £195k (year to 31 March 2025)
The largest grants to organisations in this funder’s latest annual report:
- Imperial Health Charity£286,334year to 31 March 2025
- University College London Hospitals Charity£200,000year to 31 March 2025
- Chelsea & Westminster Health Charity£195,000year to 31 March 2025
- The Tate Gallery£195,000year to 31 March 2025
- South London Fine Art Gallery and Library£155,000year to 31 March 2025
- National Portrait Gallery£50,000year to 31 March 2025
Grant examples taken from the funder’s filed accounts. Not included above: 1 line covering other, unnamed recipients (£259k).
1 year of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 March 2025 | £2,572,993 | £1,515,748 | £1,339,887 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2025 |
- Grants paid, all years: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- bukhmanfoundation.org
- bukhmanfoundation.org/about · read on 30 October 2026
- bukhmanfoundation.org/type-1-diabetes · read on 30 October 2026
- bukhmanfoundation.org/arts-and-culture · read on 30 October 2026
- bukhmanfoundation.org/contact · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 March 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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