Our members and the charities we fund maximise education for all through innovative projects.
All our work is driven by our vision of educational opportunity for all.
How BFSS pioneered inclusive teaching, and then teacher training to benefit children around the world.
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Supports UK and International projects.
Restricted funds which accept specific applications.
Reporting requirements, further funding, and more.
How BFSS works with other funders to maximise impact.
Case studies of the projects we fund.
Find out about the difference we make
Role and benefits of becoming a Member.
Most important collection on 19th-century elementary education and and teacher training.
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19 April 2024
Our Annual Report details our 2023 grant giving and shared learning to support our Grant Partners and Members including another near-record year for new grants.
22 March 2024
Details of the grants awarded so far this year, to support young people’s education in Africa, South East Asia and the Middle East.
2 January 2024
BFSS has signed up to the Funder Commitment on Climate Change to play our part in tackling climate change.
6 December 2023
Details of the grants awarded this autumn, to support young people’s education in Africa, Asia and South America.
1 December 2023
BFSS’ annual Grant Holders’ Workshop was a stimulating day focused this year on the theme of How to successfully work with decision-makers.
9 November 2023
Members voted in favour of a new name for the British and Foreign School Society at a Special General Meeting. The Privy Council is to consider formal request to change.
28 September 2023
Visit by descendants of Joseph Lancaster brought reminders of how the innovative Lancasterian system was brought to the Americas and spread around the world
18 September 2023
A charity founder shares how he built support for fellow refugees inspired by the experience of his own perilous journey from Afghanistan to the UK
17 September 2023
Interactive day will explore how to successfully work with decision makers
15 September 2023
Members are invited to vote on a special resolution to change our name to Educational Opportunity Foundation.