Exterior view of West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. Image credit Chris Ison

Foundation information

This page provides information about The Edward James Foundation Limited, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. The Foundation was established in 1964 and is comprised of: 

  • West Dean College
  • West Dean Gardens

Registered address:

The Edward James Foundation Limited
West Dean
Nr Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 0QZ

Our charity number is: 1126084
Our company number is: 06689362

The West Dean Gardens Shop and Restaurant are part of: 

  • West Dean Limited

Registered address:

West Dean Limited
West Dean
Nr Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 0QZ

Company number: 01363911

Board of Trustees

The members of the Board of Trustees are:

  • Professor Paul O'Prey CBE, Chairman
  • Caroline Griffith
  • Francis Plowden FCA
  • Mike McCart
  • Martin Ashley MVO RIBA
  • Naomi Davenport
  • Dr Ghazwa Alwani-Starr
  • Ray Shostak CBE
  • Kevin Edgeley CFA
  • Yen-Yen Teh RIBA
Read more about our Trustees