About Us
PH Holt Foundation and sister charity, Holt Education Trust, are independent grant-makers helping to create a better future for the people of Merseyside
The PH Holt Foundation is named in honour of Philip Henry Holt, who with his brother Alfred, founded Ocean Steam Ship Company Ltd in 1865. In business, the brothers valued self-help, progress, and innovation, and from their wealth contributed much to education, culture, and civic life in Liverpool.
The origins of Ocean Steam Ship’s grant making began upon Philip’s death in 1914, with the creation of Holt Education Trust providing student bursaries, and later in 1955 with the formation of a charitable trust for local charities and good causes.
For over a century, our grants have helped improve the quality of life for thousands of people across Merseyside.
Trustees
Trustees bring wide experience and expertise to the Foundation in matters of governance, strategy, and investment management. They are closely involved in the workings of the Foundation, setting the grant-making policy, and deciding upon which charities receive our funding.
Current Trustees of the PH Holt Foundation are:
Ian Bakewell, Chair
Elspeth Christie
Ann Crotty
Chris Evered
Mike Furniss
Amy de Joia
Ian Matthews
Lesley Martin-Wright
Ken Ravenscroft
Annual Report and Accounts
