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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28 September 2023
Visit by descendants of Joseph Lancaster brought reminders of how the innovative Lancasterian system was brought to the Americas and spread around the world
18 September 2023
A charity founder shares how he built support for fellow refugees inspired by the experience of his own perilous journey from Afghanistan to the UK
15 September 2023
Members are invited to vote on a special resolution to change our name to Educational Opportunity Foundation.
31 August 2023
Trustees decided last year to review the BFSS name, in order to better communicate our inclusive and life changing work, which strives to maximise education for all with a determined focus on finding and funding inclusive projects.
22 June 2023
BFSS Archives helps fill gaps in research for US PhD candidate exploring education for Afro-Jamaicans
18 May 2023
Outgoing President sees no relief from issues forcing people from their homes
12 May 2023
We are delighted to introduce our President, Estelle Morris and our Chair, Jane Creasy, who bring a wealth of experience to their new roles at BFSS. We also welcome five elected Trustees
20 April 2023
We have awarded six new grants from a wide range of countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Kenya and England.
31 March 2023
We have awarded nine new grants from a wide range of countries: Jordan, Lebanon, Thailand and Myanmar, Ethiopia, Iraq, Rwanda, India and England.
30 November 2022
Grant Holders Workshop 2022 hears how taking small steps on sustainability can make a difference
