The Pears Foundation was established in 1992. The Foundation committed in excess of £6 million to charitable causes in 2007/8.

Trustees: Trevor Pears (Executive Chair), Mark Pears, David Pears, Michael Keidan
Director: Charles Keidan
Deputy Director: Amy Philip

The Foundation has a full time staff and specialist consultants who proactively research areas of interest, creating strategic plans and partnerships with organisations seeking to effect sustainable change.

The Trustees meet quarterly to review the strategic direction of the Foundation and to consider major proposals.