The Clore Duffield Foundation

Clore Duffield Foundation announces new funding to bring the arts to hard to reach schools

The programme aims to allow organisations to make a significant step-change in their current engagement with schools.

Arts Education Symposium

At a symposium hosted by the Clore Duffield Foundation and Art Fund, we discussed the current landscape for arts education and how we can work together to improve cultural learning.

School Trips Grant

Funding available for schools in Burnley, Grimsby and East Lindsey to engage in enriching programmes of school trips.

Clore School Choirs and Singing Programme

The Clore Duffield Foundation is investing in school choirs and group singing. Grants of £50,000 to £100,000 a year, for three years, will back experienced organisations to do something with a group of schools they could not otherwise attempt.

Watch the 60th Anniversary Film

Watch a film made to celebrate our 60^th anniversary, telling the story of the Foundation, our funding and our projects.

HRH The Princess Royal opens new Clore Learning Centre at Kensington Palace

HRH The Princess Royal yesterday (17 March 2026) opened the new Clore Learning Centre at Kensington Palace.

Ministers join leaders in culture and education for arts in schools summit

To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Dame Vivien Duffield, Chair of the Clore Duffield Foundation, convened education, culture, and philanthropy leaders with Ministers Catherine McKinnell and Sir Chris Bryant at Tate Britain to discuss equal access to quality arts education.

Ark Schools Partnership

An excellent arts education is essential for children, young people and the creative industries to thrive. We are partnering with Ark Schools to develop a new programme of support for for multi academy trusts.