Current partnerships
Established in 2019 and founded by Michael and Henrietta Lindsell, The Lindsell Foundation looks to fund initiatives that will inspire and support children and young people of all abilities, living in disadvantaged situations, to learn and develop skills for the future. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and applications for funding.
The Norfolk Boat
The Lindsell Foundation is delighted to be partnering with The Norfolk Boat in 2026, supporting a future expedition for young people across Norfolk and the surrounding area. The Norfolk Boat provides funding to help young people from all backgrounds take part in sail training voyages on sea-going vessels operated by approved sail training organisations. Life as part of a ship’s crew offers a uniquely powerful environment for personal growth. Through challenge, teamwork and adventure at sea, participants develop confidence, leadership skills, resilience and a strong sense of responsibility. The Foundation’s trustees were deeply impressed by the dedication of The Norfolk Boat team and by the tangible outcomes achieved by the young people who take part in these transformative experiences. Photo by Graham Cross.
Zero Gravity
Zero Gravity identifies students in low-opportunity areas across the UK and unlocks their potential from school through to top universities and careers. Support is delivered via the Zero Gravity platform, where students access personalised guidance for university applications, structured career development including mentoring and masterclasses, scholarship funding, and direct access to corporate internships and early-career opportunities. In 2025, The Lindsell Foundation supported this model by funding ten £3,000 scholarships (£1,000 per academic year) for undergraduate students from Norfolk and Suffolk.
IntoUniversity — Norwich
The Lindsell Foundation partnered with IntoUniversity alongside the lead partner The University of East Anglia (UEA) to help set up a new learning centre in Norwich. In 2021. IntoUniversity works closely with universities and schools to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds over many years to pursue their chosen pathway, vocation or even to either gain a place at university.
IntoUniversity — Great Yarmouth
The Lindsell Foundation partnered in 2023 with IntoUniversity to help set up the Great Yarmouth centre. The lead partners for this centre are UEA and Trinity College, Cambridge. The new centre opened on 5th March 2023 and is located in the popular Market Gates Shopping Centre, which will help to integrate it into the local community. Thus far it has been a great success and exceeded all its forecasts. Click on the link below to find out more about the centre itself.
Chance to Shine
Chance to Shine is a national charity dedicated to give all young people the opportunity to play and learn through cricket. The charity achieves this by providing grant funding to partners who deliver Chance to Shine programmes in schools and communities, as well as by offering free digital resources for teachers and schools. The Lindsell Foundation has committed to funding Chance to Shine over a two-year period to support cricket coaching, competitions, and leadership development in state primary and secondary schools across Norfolk. This partnership aims to provide young people in Norfolk with an inspiring and inclusive introduction to cricket, helping them develop essential life skills that will support their personal growth and future success.
Previous partnerships
The Sutton Trust
The Lindsell Foundation partnered with The Sutton Trust in 2019 and The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to run a pilot scheme in two areas, Hackney and Nottinghamshire. The aim was to improve children’s early language and communication by supporting speech and language therapy teams. This was a successful two year partnership with The Sutton Trust.
