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University of Warwick Foundation

Background

The Foundation was created by deed of trust on 24 October 1962 in order to promote and establish the University of Warwick.

The primary trust of the Foundation was the holding of monies and donations "for the advancement of education by the establishing
in or near the City of Coventry a University of Warwick". Following the successful formation of the University of Warwick, a deed of
variation in 1965 allowed for an extension of the primary trust "for the purposes of the advancement of education by the establishment, maintenance and development in or near the City of Coventry of the University of Warwick and its educational activities".

Trustees

Pro-Chancellor (Chair of Trustees) Sir David Normington
Treasurer

Neil Sachdev

Vice-Chancellor Professor Stuart Croft
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline Meyer
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Lorenzo Frigerio
Independent Trustee Paul Varney
Independent Trustee Rhys Williams

Current Activities 

The Foundation is an independent trust which supports the activities of the University of Warwick and its students. The Foundation
is an exempt charity as it is closely aligned with the University.

The Total Income for the Foundation in its financial statements was £1,440k for the year ended 31 July 2023 (£709k for the year ended 31 July 2022).

Its net assets as at 31 July 2023 were £33,921k (£33,419k at 31 July 2022).

Its results are included in the consolidated financial statements of the University of Warwick which are available on the Finance Office webpage Financial Statements.

Endowments & Fundraising

The Foundation holds donations and endowments given for the benefit of the University.

One of the major endowments is the Lord Rootes Fund. This provides grants for students to encourage their personal development.

Property Interests

The Foundation provided the funding for the refurbishment of Students’ Union South Building.

Meetings of the University of Warwick Foundation Trustees: Agenda and Papers

You can view copies of the latest meetings on webpage The University of Warwick Foundation: Agenda and Papers. Please note this area is restricted to Foundation Trustees and attendees only.

Contact Details:

For any further information, please contact either:

Dawn Saxon (Assistant Secretary)
Assistant Registrar (Finance)
Finance Office
Email: subsidiaryboards at warwick dot ac dot uk

Chris Key (Secretary)
Deputy Finance Director
Finance Office
Email: C dot F dot Key at warwick dot ac dot uk