Patrons

The Barry Amiel & Normal Melburn Trust was founded in 1980 by Norman Melburn and named for his friend and fellow Marxist, the lawyer Barry Amiel. Since Norman Melburn’s death in 1991, both men have been commemorated in the name of the Trust.

The general objectives of the Trust are to advance public education, learning and knowledge in all aspects of the philosophy of Marxism, the history of socialism, and the working class movement. The Trust, as well as initiating activity or research in pursuit of these objects, is open to applications for funding.

The Trust will give financial assistance to bodies or individuals for projects which it considers fall within the scope of the Trust’s remit.

The Lipman-Miliband Trust continues to play a vital role as one of the very few charities able to respond to the needs of those engaged in socialist education. We encourage new work within this broad field, taking into consideration new areas of cultural and political work in institutions of learning but also in community organisations and among NGOs.

Pluto Educational Trust's purpose is to advance progressive publishing and education in the social sciences, nurturing writers, building audiences and creating collaborative networks.

PET contributes to vibrant public debate by encouraging research that finds answers to the big questions of our age. PET has a passionate team, with an international Board of Trustees and a worldwide network of authors, scholars and activists.