 The Foundation was established in 1965 by Phyllis Agnès Beddington to honour the memory of her husband, Philippe Wiener, who died during World War II in the Esterwegen camp, where he was imprisoned as a political opponent.Mrs Beddington later decided to add to her husband's name the name of Maurice Anspach, a close friend of Philippe Wiener, in appreciation for his generous help during and after the war.Since 1965 the Foundation has awarded hundreds of grants and fellowships.