Dunard Centre receives grant from the Wolfson Foundation

We’re delighted to announce that the Dunard Centre has received a grant from the Wolfson Foundation.

This generous funding will be instrumental in supporting our ambitious vision to create a new, world-class concert hall in the heart of Edinburgh, catering for 21st century audiences and artists. With a mission to create an inclusive, accessible hub, the venue will be a ‘Hall for All’, offering opportunities for people of all ages and stages to learn, participate, create and engage with the arts, as well as opening up a new, free-to-access public space.

The Wolfson Foundation is an independent charity with a focus on research and education. Its aim is to support civil society by investing in excellent projects in science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts. Since it was established in 1955, around £1 billion (£2 billion in real terms) has been awarded to more than 14,000 projects throughout the UK, all on the basis of expert review.

This inaugural grant marks the first step in our relationship with the Foundation. With a shared commitment to promoting and supporting excellence, we look forward to developing our relationship as plans for Edinburgh’s first concert hall in 100 years progress.

To find out more about the projects supported in this round of funding, read the news piece on the Wolfson Foundation’s website, or view their interactive map showing around 65 projects funded across the UK.