Our members and the charities we fund maximise education for all through innovative projects.
All our work is driven by our vision of educational opportunity for all.
How we pioneered inclusive teaching, and then teacher training to benefit children around the world.
Meet our President, Vice-President, Trustees and Staff
Role and benefits of being a Member
Supports UK and International projects.
Restricted funds which accept specific applications.
Reporting requirements, further funding, and more.
How we work with other funders to maximise impact.
Case studies of the projects we fund.
Find out about the difference we make
Role and benefits of becoming a Member.
Most important collection on 19th-century elementary education and and teacher training.
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24 January 2025
Find out about the education projects we have supported in Kenya, the UK, Nepal, Tanzania and Uganda
29 November 2024
We are looking for a new Trustee who has either direct experience of living in care or a thorough understanding of the UK care system.
19 July 2024
Find out about the educational projects we have supported in Central America, Africa, South Asia and the UK.
27 June 2024
Workshop hears of successes and challenges charities face
24 May 2024
Inspiring projects funded by BFSS show importance of education to improve lives, delegates hear
8 May 2024
Our new name better reflects the life-changing work that we do.
6 May 2024
A visit by the direct descendants of Joseph Lancaster Ricardo, Francisco and Rodrigo Lopez-Portillo y Lancaster-Jones to the Archive was one of our highlights
19 April 2024
Our Annual Report details our 2023 grant giving and shared learning to support our Grant Partners and Members including another near-record year for new grants.
22 March 2024
Details of the grants awarded so far this year, to support young people’s education in Africa, South East Asia and the Middle East.
2 January 2024
BFSS has signed up to the Funder Commitment on Climate Change to play our part in tackling climate change.
