To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Trust, yesterday we published a new five-year strategic plan, and launched our new operating identity – Carnegie Education Fund.

The Plan has been produced following time spent reflecting on, and reconnecting with the Trust’s founding vision and values and asking ourselves what Carnegie might do if faced with today’s higher education landscape.

At its heart is a vision of the Trust as an independent, evidence‑driven voice in higher education — one that supports and champions students, amplifies under‑represented voices and brings objectivity and ideas to debates about the future of higher education in Scotland.

As the Carnegie Education Fund, our mission remains the same, to ensure that higher education delivers its benefits evenly and continues to serve Scotland’s people and communities.

Likewise, our governance, charitable status, financial arrangements, partnership commitments and grant-making processes all remain unchanged.

To find out more about our reasons for changing, view our transition page here: Carnegie Education Fund

You can also read more about our new direction and identity in our strategic plan, accessible here: Carnegie Education Fund – Strategic Plan 2026-31

If you have any questions about the change, please get in touch at communications@carnegie-trust.org