The Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation supports projects in the fields of culture, education, humanitarian aid and medical research. The Foundation aims to improve people’s quality of life and promote mutual cultural understanding.
The Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation supports professionals in the fields of theatre, dance, music and visual arts and also across these disciplines. The Foundation promotes outstanding projects that are of relevance to society and unusual in terms of aesthetics or form, make an impact beyond their own region and have an educational effect. Cultural participation matters to us.
The Foundation makes grants to Swiss or British artists in both Switzerland and the UK: Cultural institutions, associations and sponsors working together with artists or professional groups of artists, orchestras and companies. Applications may be submitted only by legal entities.
Funding Areas (selection)
- Culture: The Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation supports professionals in the fields of theatre, dance, music and visual arts and also across these disciplines. It promotes outstanding projects that are of relevance to society and unusual in terms of aesthetics or form, make an impact beyond their own region and have an educational effect. Cultural participation matters to the foundation.
- School projects: The Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation supports projects in schools in the Canton of Berne that foster pupils’ awareness of society, health, ethics, social policy and culture. Projects should also aim to build pupils’ public spirit, social skills and practical skills during their pre-school and school years, at vocational schools and high schools, as well as awakening and developing their creativity in the areas of art, design, music, literature and the performing arts. The foundation supports school projects by means of subsidiary grants, i.e. when the schools applying for support, the canton, the municipalities or other potential sources of funding are unable to cover the costs involved. The foundation normally covers only part of any project’s costs and therefore recommend that financial assistance always be sought from other bodies too.