Since its creation in 1987 by the publisher Paul Hamlyn, the foundation has given more than £105m in philanthropic gifts. Following Paul Hamlyn’s death in 2001, the foundation has continued to pursue his values, with a particular concern for young and disadvantaged people. In 2007/08 the foundation gave over £16m in support of work it sees as innovative and exemplary in helping people to realise their potential and improve their quality of life.
It also takes initiatives itself where new thinking is required or where it believes there are important unexplored opportunities. Right Here is one of these initiatives.
