IHF depends on the generosity of individuals and corporations for its funding. We are a non-political charity and do not accept donations from any government. Please see the About section of the website for further details on our charity and the types of projects we support.
Any contribution, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated. You can donate to IHF in a number of ways either in the form of a one-off donation or a regular giving scheme. U.S. donors can donate to IHF and enjoy U.S. tax benefits to the extent permissible by law; further information can be found here.
The Iran Heritage Foundation seeks to promote and protect the cultural heritage of Iran, ancient, medieval and modern, in the most effective possible way. This is achieved through giving grants for academic and contemporary arts projects, supporting fellowships and internships at prestigious universities and museums, organising and sponsoring exhibitions, arranging seminars and conferences, organising monthly events at Asia House in London, and supporting many other kinds of activity, both in the United Kingdom and around the world.
In the context of declining government funding in the UK, IHF fills a significant void by providing vital sustenance and funding to the teaching, research and dissemination of Iranian cultural heritage, which would otherwise be relegated to a minor role or eliminated at most institutions
The Foundation’s main source of funding is the annual contribution pledged by our Trustees and Patrons, supplemented by fund-raising events, such as our Norouz Gala in London. Business and individual sponsorships are also encouraged to assist with various projects. No financial support is accepted from any government organisations or lobbying groups.
The Iran Heritage Foundation seeks to promote and protect the cultural heritage of Iran, ancient, medieval and modern, in the most effective possible way. This is achieved through giving grants for academic and contemporary arts projects, supporting fellowships and internships at prestigious universities and museums, organising and sponsoring exhibitions, arranging seminars and conferences, organising monthly events at Asia House in London, and supporting many other kinds of activity, both in the United Kingdom and around the world.
In the context of declining government funding in the UK, IHF fills a significant void by providing vital sustenance and funding to the teaching, research and dissemination of Iranian cultural heritage, which would otherwise be relegated to a minor role or eliminated at most institutions
The Foundation’s main source of funding is the annual contribution pledged by our Trustees and Patrons, supplemented by fund-raising events, such as our Norouz Gala in London. Business and individual sponsorships are also encouraged to assist with various projects. No financial support is accepted from any government organisations or lobbying groups.
Board Of Trustees
Mr Ali Rashidian (Chair)
Mr Alireza Rastegar (Co-Chair)
Mr Amin Amiri
Mrs Ina Rokhsana Sandmann
Academic Director
Dr John Curtis, OBE, FBA
Director of Operations
Astrid Johansen
Mr Ali Rashidian (Chair)
Mr Alireza Rastegar (Co-Chair)
Mr Amin Amiri
Mrs Ina Rokhsana Sandmann
Academic Director
Dr John Curtis, OBE, FBA
Director of Operations
Astrid Johansen
Academic Grants Committee Prof Ali Ansari Dr Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis Ms Narguess Farzad Prof Robert Hillenbrand Prof Charles Melville Dr Christine van Ruymbeke Dr Sarah Stewart Prof Alan Williams |
Contemporary Arts Grants Committee Dr Sussan Babaie Mr Vali Mahlouji Mrs Ina Sandmann Dr Nacim Pak-Shiraz Dr Nahid Assemi |
Persian Language Online Committee Prof. Ali Ansari Dr Narguess Farzad Dr Ben Joseph Mrs Ina Sandmann Mrs Monir Sattaripour |
Bankers CAF Bank Ltd |
Auditors Faiz & Co Ltd 8b Accommodation Road London NW11 8ED |
Legal Advisors Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP Adelaide House London EC4R 9HA |
UK Registration No: 1001785
