Pears Foundation

About Us We’re an independent, British family foundation, rooted in Jewish values, that takes £15 ‐ 20 million of private money every year and invests it in good causes. We promote understanding of key issues through research and education programmes; we drive engagement in social progress across the UK and globally, particularly in young people, and we support organisations focused on wellbeing for everyone, especially those with a tough challenge to face. No Restrictions There’s no restriction on what we invest in and we’re not afraid to fund things that others might shy away from, including core operating costs and experimental ideas that may not work. Relationships Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Active Role We’re not just about the money; we play a very active role in supporting our partners while they develop and we stay with them for the long term. Simple formula Overall it’s a simple formula: understand the issues, engage people in helping and ultimately promote wellbeing for everyone. Our history Pears Foundation was established by Mark, Trevor and David Pears, all of whom serve as its Trustees. Their purpose was to apply some of the resources of their family’s property company, the William Pears Group, to fund organisations and projects working to deliver progress on key issues affecting the wellbeing of people in the UK and all over the world. Sir Trevor Pears is the Foundation’s full time Executive Chair; he continues his involvement in the family business but his primary professional role is to lead the Foundation and develop the Pears family’s philanthropy.