Conservation plays a vital role in safeguarding our cultural heritage, ensuring that both we and future generations can enjoy and learn from it. Yet, it often faces challenges—especially when budgets are tight—because it’s not always visible to the public.
That’s where the Gabo Trust steps in. Dedicated to protecting modern and contemporary sculpture around the world, the Trust helps ensure that expert conservators have the support they need. It offers funding for individual conservators through travel grants for research and bursaries to attend international conferences and events.
In partnership with UCL East, the Trust also supports postgraduate students who are studying sculpture conservation, helping to build the next generation of specialists.
Beyond individual support, the Trust funds museums and galleries to bring in expert conservators who assess their sculpture collections and recommend how best to care for them. It also contributes to the purchase of equipment that ensures these artworks are stored safely.
Thanks to the Gabo Trust’s work, these important pieces of our cultural story are being protected—so they can continue to inspire and educate for years to come.
The Gabo Trust for Sculpture Conservation is a registered charity run by a small Board of Trustees.
Registered Charity number: 298715