Iran Heritage Foundation

Iran Heritage Foundation is a non-political UK registered charity leading efforts to promote and preserve the history, languages and cultures of Iran and the Persianate world. The objectives of the Foundation are pursued by organising, on a worldwide basis, diverse activities of cultural or scholarly merit. IHF’s international reach has included programmes in the United Kingdom, Armenia, Austria, Canada, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and the United States. Programmes include academic research, publishing, and university and museum fellowships, as well as multi-disciplinary events engaging both the academic and wider community. Programmes and events cover a chronological range from ancient to contemporary Iran and the Iranian diaspora. In the modern and contemporary arena, IHF has promoted Iranian cinema, theatre, dance, and contemporary art. The Foundation's main source of funding is an annual contribution pledged by its Trustees, supplemented by fund-raising events, such as the annual Norouz Gala in London. Business and individual sponsorships are also encouraged, to assist with various projects. No financial support from any government organisations or lobbying groups are accepted.