International funderBased in United Kingdom

The Finnis Scott Foundation

Northampton, United KingdomWebsite

About The Finnis Scott Foundation

The Finnis Scott Foundation is a UK-based grantmaker with a clear niche in horticulture, plant sciences, and fine art—especially the conservation, exhibition, and study of art made before 2000. It tends to support UK charities and institutions, with grants that often back gardens, botanical research, art venues, and education or training projects. Its Botanical Art Prize also shows a special interest in collaborative botanical art projects in the UK and Ireland, typically for groups rather than individuals.

Focus Areas

Horticultural Training and ApprenticeshipsBotanical Gardens and Plant CollectionsPlant Science and Botanical ResearchFine Art Conservation and Art HistoryBotanical Art and Community Arts ProjectsArt and Horticulture Education

Giving Approach

Primarily makes one-off grants to UK charities, usually £5,000 or less, with routine awards up to £10,000 and occasional larger multi-year grants up to £60,000. It also runs a biennial £10,000 Botanical Art Prize for collaborative projects in the UK and Ireland; applications are currently closed and prize details are under review.

How to approach this funder

Check the foundation website for the latest trustees’ meeting dates and deadlines, as applications are reviewed at board meetings rather than through an open rolling process. For the general programme, focus proposals on UK charitable work in horticulture, plant science, or pre-2000 art conservation/exhibition/study, and keep asks modest unless there is a strong case for multi-year support. The Botanical Art Prize is currently closed, so applicants should watch for updated rules and timing before preparing a submission.

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The Finnis Scott Foundation

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Notable grantees:

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General Grant Programme