The Peter Sowerby Foundation (Charity No: 08492424) was established in 2011 to distribute the personal funds of Dr Peter Sowerby to charities operating in the fields of healthcare innovation, community and environment, and learning and education, as well as those based in Dr Sowerby’s home region of North Yorkshire. The Trustees look for projects which are innovative, use technology effectively, and are often those that may not meet the criteria for mainstream funders.
Dr Peter Sowerby was a medical professional with a strong interest in health and technology. In 1987, Sowerby co-founded Egton Medical Information Systems Limited (EMIS) - now one of the largest suppliers of electronic patient records systems and healthcare software.
In 2013, Cause4 helped to establish grant making for the Foundation and has since provided ongoing support to the Trustees through grant management and administration. Our work consists of reviewing grant applications and creating new funding programmes, alongside supporting the Trustees with their decision-making processes.
