Science for T 1 D
Art for life
The Bukhman Foundation champions breakthroughs in Type 1 Diabetes and the arts to create lasting change.
Advancing T 1 D
Elevating the arts
The Bukhman Foundation was created to help build a healthier, more creative, and more inclusive future. We focus on two core areas: Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), through breakthrough research and clinical progress, and Arts & Culture, by supporting young and emerging artists and the institutions that nurture them. These priorities reflect our founders’ vision and where we believe we can make the greatest impact.
Our goal is to back people and ideas that move things forward. We aim to give them the tools they need to amplify their work, whether that means a bold research study, a new clinical trial, or an ambitious exhibition.
We work closely with leading institutions and local organisations alike, building long-term partnerships founded on trust and a deep respect for those closest to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Together, we are unlocking new discoveries in T1D and sparking creativity in the arts, helping to shape a brighter future for all.
Our team
Anastasia Bukhman
Anastasia Bukhman is an entrepreneur and philanthropist committed to fostering creative and inclusive communities, and to supporting medical and scientific advances in Type 1 Diabetes.
Anastasia is the co-founder of the Creative Restaurant Group, which has introduced innovative, culturally driven dining concepts to London’s culinary landscape.
Alongside her work in hospitality, Anastasia is deeply committed to supporting both the arts and advances in Type 1 Diabetes research, reflecting her belief in the power of creativity and scientific progress to improve lives. She serves on the Board of Trustees at the South London Gallery, where she also contributes to its Development Committee.
Igor Bukhman
Igor Bukhman is a tech entrepreneur and philanthropist focused on advancing science, innovation, and societal impact through strategic giving.
Igor Bukhman is the co-founder of Playrix, one of the world’s leading gaming companies. Having started selling games online, together with his brother Dmitry, he founded Playrix in 2004 after graduating from college. Under his leadership, Playrix has become a global powerhouse in mobile gaming, with hit titles like Homescapes and Fishdom, and over 100 million monthly active users worldwide.
In 2021, Igor and Dmitry launched Rix Capital, a family office that invests in strategic ventures and supports social impact initiatives. In parallel to his business career, Igor is deeply committed to philanthropy, with a passion for driving meaningful societal change.
Leslie Ramos
Leslie Ramos is a philanthropy specialist with a focus on the arts and culture, driving transformative initiatives worldwide.
For over a decade, Leslie has worked with families, foundations, museums and non-profits to help develop thoughtful philanthropic plans and support impact-driven, long-term projects. Her work centres on bridging the gap between those who wish to give philanthropically and the causes and organisations in need of support.
Leslie is the co-founder of The Twentieth, an advisory practice for arts and cultural philanthropy. Alongside her work, she volunteers with several arts organisations and sits on the Advisory Panel of the Delfina Foundation in London. She also lectures regularly on philanthropy and museum studies and is the author of Philanthropy in the Arts: A Game of Give and Take (Lund Humphreys, 2023).
William Carter
William Carter serves as General Counsel of the Bukhman Foundation and also as General Counsel of Rix Capital.
William began his legal career after qualifying as a solicitor with the US-headquartered law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges, a global firm known for its leading corporate, finance and litigation practices. He subsequently moved in-house, becoming a lawyer for JPMorgan for several years, where he gained broad experience across finance, corporate and commercial law, as well as litigation.
At the Bukhman Foundation, William’s responsibilities include overseeing grant-making agreements, advising on governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable charity and regulatory law, and coordinating external legal advice where needed.
Mehnaz Khan
Mehnaz Khan is an experienced personal assistant. With over a decade supporting family offices and their philanthropic work, Mehnaz brings extensive organisational experience to the Bukhman Foundation, where she supports grantmaking and manages core logistics.
Victoria Bimpson
Victoria Bimpson is an experienced administrator working across event management and charity operations, in charge of the Bukhman Foundation's events and core activities.
Frequently asked questions
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We strive to foster a healthier, more creative, and more inclusive future for everyone. Through our support of Type 1 Diabetes research, and Arts & Culture, we aim to improve lives, remove barriers, and enable lasting change.
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We focus on two key areas:
- Type 1 Diabetes medical research.
- Arts & Culture, especially supporting emerging artists and cultural institutions.
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We fund innovative, expert-led research that pushes scientific boundaries and aims for transformational impact. We partner with leading researchers and institutions globally, support open science, and back projects that accelerate treatments, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.
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We focus on providing opportunities for early-career artists and creatives and strengthening the institutions around them. Through grants and partnerships, we aim to bring complex and non-commercial projects to life, with a strong focus on supporting young and emerging artists, as well as on providing project-based support and unrestricted funding to deserving organisations of all sizes.
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The Foundation was established in 2023 by Anastasia and Igor Bukhman. Their backgrounds (Anastasia in hospitality and the arts, Igor in business and gaming, and both with parental links to Type 1) inform a shared belief that creativity, equity and scientific discovery are essential to a flourishing society. They are motivated by a vision of partnership, long-term impact, and empowering those working closest to the issues.
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We focus on long-term collaborations built on a foundation of trust and deep respect for sector expertise. We look for projects and partners who share our ambitions: to be innovative, transparent and willing to push toward a better world. Whether funding medical research or the arts, we aim to enable high‐impact, sustainable outcomes.
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The Bukhman Foundation proactively selects which organisations and individuals it will fund, with a focus on well-defined, ambitious projects that promise measurable impact and align with our values of inclusion, creativity and excellence. We do not consider external applications or requests for funding.
