THE DIXON FOUNDATION

Who they support

The Dixon Foundation was formed in 2020. It is a UK-based charity that nurtures positive change for the future of our planet. We offer funding to projects which make a demonstrable difference towards creating a more sustainable world. The Trustees also acquire land for conservation and to create natural capital for the benefit of the world. Further details at www.thedixonfoundation.org.uk

Grant criteria

Main area of interest is environment and restoration

www.thedixonfoundation.org.uk

thedixonfoundation@oxygenhouse.com

01392440400

OXYGEN HOUSE
GRENADIER ROAD
EXETER
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Charity registered in England & Wales, No: 1189898

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Analysis of Grants Made

In this period 15 donations have been made totalling £273,575 to 14 organisations

Where are the Beneficiaries?

How big are the Recipients? ?

Average annual spending of registered grantees: £2,364,314

Which activities are being funded?

How old were the charities when supported?

Growth in Spending
(per annum over last 3 years)

Main Overlaps with other Grant Makers ?

	By Value	By Number
National Lottery Community Fund	27%	29%
Esmee Fairbairn	21%	14%
DCMS	21%	14%
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, UK Branch	18%	7%
John Ellerman Foundation	17%	7%
Paul Hamlyn Foundation	17%	7%
The Fore	9%	7%
The Shears Foundation	9%	7%
Quartet Community Foundation	5%	7%
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	5%	7%

Sole supporter: 64% by number, 46% by value.

Individual Grants Made

When	Amount/ Spending	Recipient	To be used for
20/11/2023	£12,000	CORAL MAKER PTY LIMITED	Speed up the process to restore, install and move coral reefs at scale, supporting their survival through climate change, by mass producing coral skeleton bases, and using a new technology for automating coral propagation and seeding using advanced robotics.
20/11/2023	£10,000	THE KELP CONSERVATION INITIATIVE CIC	Develop a low-cost, scalable, and practical solution to future-proof kelp beds against climate stresses by progressing the 'green gravel' kelp restoration tool.
03/07/2023	£6,575 £1,629,387	JULIES BICYCLE	Data capture, research and working groups to establish a code of practice for waste and create an up-to-date toolkit for event organisers.
22/06/2023	£10,000	RE-ACTION COLLECTIVE LTD	Establishing a robust communications plan, and facilitate the scaling of the repair kit project.
19/06/2023	£25,000 £930,999	WASTEAID	To develop an electrical repair curriculum (that is replicable and scalable across WasteAid’s countries) and deliver training in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, aimed at community recyclers and microbusinesses which will support EEE waste recycling activities.
20/03/2023	£50,000 £5,684,000	OCEAN CONSERVATION TRUST LIMITED	Project to conserve and protect existing seagrass sites in Devon and Cornwall, and propagate, plant and restore seagrass meadows at scale.
11/07/2022	£30,000	CREATURES UNITED	Creatures United’s campaign using animated animals characterised by the voices of celebrities to communicate climate issues.
29/06/2022	£20,000	FOOTBALL FOR FUTURE CIC	Raising awareness of the relationship between football and climate change, and supporting the football industry to become more environmentally sustainable.
20/06/2022	£10,000 £1,309,212	MIDDLESBROUGH ENVIRONMENT CITY TRUST LIMITED	Building upon existing procurement to explore how to better provide opportunities for SMEs and microbusinesses to provide food to the public sector, ensuring more local and sustainable food.
20/06/2022	£10,000	MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL	Marches Sustainable Food Network to explore how to better provide opportunities for SMEs and microbusinesses to provide food to the public sector, ensuring more local and sustainable food.
17/06/2022	£10,000 £1,227,406	THE GAIA FOUNDATION	Creating the conditions for a biodiverse, locally-adapted, climate resilient seed system to thrive in the UK & Ireland.
17/06/2022	£40,000 £1,629,387	JULIES BICYCLE	Conduct an independent report, establish an industry working group to inform and guide research into event waste and review outcomes, carry out industry consultation on the report recommendations and draft of code of conduct for waste management.
15/06/2022	£15,000 £57,079	MORE TREES FOR BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET	Grow, plant and care for trees, with the help of local communities, bringing benefits to people and our natural environment.
15/06/2022	£10,000	ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL	Building upon existing procurement to explore how to better provide opportunities for SMEs and microbusinesses to provide food to the public sector, ensuring more local and sustainable food.
22/04/2022	£15,000	SECOND WAVE CLOTHING LIMITED	Sell pre-owned and second hand surf wear whilst educating people on the the environmental impact of fast fashion.

Cumulative Grants

Amount	Recipient
£50,000	OCEAN CONSERVATION TRUST LIMITED
£46,575	JULIES BICYCLE
£30,000	CREATURES UNITED
£25,000	WASTEAID
£20,000	FOOTBALL FOR FUTURE CIC
£15,000	SECOND WAVE CLOTHING LIMITED
£15,000	MORE TREES FOR BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET
£12,000	CORAL MAKER PTY LIMITED
£10,000	THE KELP CONSERVATION INITIATIVE CIC
£10,000	THE GAIA FOUNDATION
£10,000	RE-ACTION COLLECTIVE LTD
£10,000	MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
£10,000	MIDDLESBROUGH ENVIRONMENT CITY TRUST LIMITED
£10,000	ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL