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Increasing opportunity,
tackling disadvantage

Welcome to the Woodsmith Foundation

The Woodsmith Foundation is an independent charity, funded by Anglo American and Anglo American Foundation.

We are committed to supporting a wide range of organisations to make lives better across the boroughs of Scarborough, Redcar and Cleveland, and the North York Moors National Park.

Woodsmith Foundation Trustee Recruitment

Are you seeking an opportunity to give something back to your community by using your skills and experience?

If you are passionate about improving lives and have a deep knowledge of either Redcar and Cleveland, the former Borough of Scarborough, Whitby or the North York Moors National Park then think about applying to become a trustee for the Woodsmith Foundation Board.

Apply for funding

We strive to be a supportive and friendly funder and wish to build long term relationships with our communities. Our grants process is designed to be easily accessible, and as simple as possible to allow you to share your ideas and passions.

If you are interested to find out more click below.

Our impact in 2023

£595,000

Total funding awarded

113

Grants awarded

£195,000

Contribution to Achieve education programme

£200,000

Community Grants Awarded

Funded by
Anglo American

Anglo American pledged a four-year £4m funding package to the Foundation when it acquired the Woodsmith Project in March 2020. In December 2023 Anglo American pledged a further £4m funding package.

Longer term, it will be funded by a percentage of mine revenue, which is expected to amount to several million pounds per year.

See who we’ve supported already

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