About the foundation

The Marjorie Deane Financial Journalism Foundation was set up in 1998 by Marjorie Deane. It is a registered charity (charity number 1069517) that aims to promote excellence in financial journalism.


The formal purposes of the foundation are:

To advance the education of the public in financial and monetary theory and institutions and financial journalism and in particular by: The provision of work experience for students and young people at The Economist or some other suitable organisation, and the provision of financial support during such work experience. The commissioning of research into a subject having a connection with financial institutions, financial theory and investments, and where appropriate making arrangements for the publication of the results. The provision of vocational training in journalism for persons who are unemployed or have been made redundant.

Many of the interns that the foundation has supported have gone on to successful careers in journalism at a variety of outlets around the world. Studentship holders have studied at several leading British educational institutions. A number have gone on to careers in journalism, while others have become professors or taken jobs at central banks, consulting firms and other companies.


Registered office:

The Marjorie Deane Financial Journalism Foundation
c/o The Economist
25 St James's Street
London SW1A 1HG
United Kingdom