Education funding
Wolfson Foundation
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Talk to our education team about your estate, the project you are considering and whether it could be suitable for Wolfson Foundation funding.
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Successfully securing your Wolfson Foundation funding
To secure Wolfson funding, a clear, evidence-based case must demonstrate educational need, strong leadership and measurable impact. The Foundation supports capital projects that enhance teaching environments, typically requiring partnership funding. Our experienced team manages feasibility, cost planning and application preparation, ensuring your submission aligns with priorities and presents the strongest possible case for success.
- Our team identify the most suitable capital project aligned to the Wolfson Foundation’s priorities, undertaking all necessary Feasibility Studies and educational brief development on your behalf.
- All supporting information is collated, designs progressed, cost plans prepared and funding contributions confirmed within a comprehensive, evidence-based application.
- Your submission is structured fully in accordance with the Foundation’s criteria and presented on your behalf to maximise clarity and impact.
- Following a successful award, we meet with your decision-makers to review the approved scheme prior to commencement.
- AEC provides full Contract Administration and Project Management, ensuring compliant delivery, quality control and successful project completion.
Why do you need Wolfson funding?
The Wolfson Foundation provides capital grants to secondary schools and sixth form colleges to improve facilities that directly enhance educational outcomes.
Funding is typically awarded for projects that:
- Improve science, technology, SEND or sixth form accommodation
- Create or refurbish libraries and learning resource centres
- Upgrade vocational or specialist teaching facilities
- Demonstrate clear educational impact and strong leadership
Grants are usually awarded between £15,000 and £100,000 and require confirmed partnership funding.
Our experience in developing educationally focused capital projects ensures your proposal is strategically positioned, financially credible and fully aligned with the Foundation’s expectations.
We take care of your requirements on a no funding, no fee basis
This means we prepare, develop and submit your bid for funding without an upfront charge, and our professional fees are covered within the grant you receive. If your bid is unsuccessful, there is no cost to you. It’s that simple.
Why choose AEC?
With extensive experience in the education sector and previous funding success, we are well placed to support your school throughout the application process, helping to ensure your project is strategically developed and efficiently delivered.
Having secured over £500m in funding for educational institutions, we have a proven track record in navigating competitive funding environments. Our expertise will help your application meet all essential criteria, ensuring a robust bid submission.
Testimonials
What our education clients say
Our work is built around giving school leaders and estates teams clear advice, practical support and confidence throughout the project.
We have had an excellent experience working with AEC. Their support in drawing up comprehensive plans and costings for a new SEN centre on our campus has been invaluable. Their expert advice has enabled us to navigate complex regulations with confidence, and we have found them extremely responsive and adaptable during our many back-and-forth discussions. We couldn't be happier with their service.
AEC has provided us with high quality support during each stage of our project. A collaborative, patient approach was taken with our stakeholders which helped to ensure that the designs of our space were able to evolve to support our overall vision. Communication has been clear throughout the project and we have felt that AEC have acted in our best interests at each and every stage of the project.
AEC have been nothing short of exceptional in supporting the school through the disruption that comes with (multiple) roof changes, including those imposed externally at short notice. They offered our team full reassurance that complex, and potentially dangerous projects were well thought through, managed to time (in some cases ahead of time) and safe. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Start preparing your Wolfson Foundation application
If your school has a building issue or improvement project that may be suitable for Wolfson Foundation funding, it is worth starting the conversation early. We can help you understand:
- Whether your school is likely to be eligible
- Whether your project could be suitable for Wolfson Foundation
- What supporting evidence may be needed
- How much preparation is involved
- What you should do next
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