The Henry Wellcome Foundation is a charitable organization based in the United Kingdom, established in 1992. It is named after Sir Henry Wellcome, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur and philanthropist. The foundation focuses on supporting research in the fields of health and medicine, aiming to improve human health through scientific discovery. The foundation funds various initiatives, including grants for researchers, public engagement projects, and educational programs. It also manages the Wellcome Collection, a museum and library that explores the connections between medicine, life, and art, making science accessible to the public.