Jerwood Foundation to merge operations under unitary board

Jerwood Charity operations will become part of Jerwood Foundation and the boards are set to merge, the foundation has announced.

The foundation endowed Jerwood Charity with a fund of £25m in 1999. Following a period of review, the new merger will see Rupert Tyler appointed as Chairman, while Lara Wardle, Executive Director of Jerwood Foundation, will lead and manage the organisation. 

Kate Danielson, a consultant for both Jerwood Foundation and Jerwood Charity, is leading a strategic review to make the merger as seamless as possible and to ensure the charity is best prepared to continue its public offering.

 “Our vision is for a streamlined Jerwood organisation, which is relevant and receptive to the contemporary funding landscape,” Wardle said.

“We will continue to support, nurture and reward excellence and dedication in the arts in the UK and maintain our commitment to early-career artists, ensuring John Jerwood’s original philanthropic vision is honoured.”