What do Quaker foundations fund? 30 examples from The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust

The JRRT claims to work "for democratic and political reform in the UK through [its] activities and the campaigns [it funds]"

This data is taken from 360 Giving. According to the database, the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust (which is registered as a company rather than charity) has awarded £19,538,985 in grants between 16 Jan 2015 to 29 Apr 2026. Here are 30 grants (total in grants is used):

  1. Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors – £963,951

  2. Make Votes Matter (a proportional r…


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