Overview
In November 1979 The South Square Trust was created by Arthur Grimwade a
Director of the auctioneers Christies. As he had received a scholarship
at school, it was his wish later in life that others should benefit from
his good fortune. He wanted to help encourage education in the arts as
well as provide funds for donations to general charitable purposes.
He and his wife Helen subsequently made further gifts to the Trust during
the rest of their lives increasing the scope and size of the grants made
by the Trustees.
Neither of them wanted their names connected with the Trust during their
lifetime and the Trustees were sworn to secrecy as a result. Now, with
anonymity no longer necessary, the Trust continues to make grants and
donations in line with these original aims directly supporting a number
of schools as well as individual students on a range of arts courses.
Further donations have been received from other sources and are particularly
welcomed from those who have previously benefited from the support of the Trust -
Further information on donations
To see the schools which are currently supported by the Trust please click here
Supported Schools
The guidelines, Trust’s funding criteria and application process for general charitable
donations can be found under
Individuals and
Charities