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About Us, Who We Are, The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Foundation

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Foundation

The is the grant-making foundation established by the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ in 2011. It supports organisations, young people and communities to have a positive impact in the areas where ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ works. Its new 2030 strategy is an ambitious plan with a clear vision for the future.

“Our vision is that young people and their communities will have the tools and resources they need to thrive and be a force for change in the world.”

The Foundation’s work is focused around five impact goals:

  • A safe place to call home
  • Journey to employment
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Youth leadership
  • A resilient voluntary sector

Over the last ten years, the and its partners have worked with over 33,000 people across London, Birmingham and the South of England – supporting them to develop new skills, move into work, improve their physical and mental health, and move out of homelessness. 

So far, the Foundation has committed over £23 million to more than 100 charities and worthy causes. These range from in-depth Strategic Partnerships with programmes like Street Elite and charities like Crisis and Lord’s Taverners, to the local Community Partners who are chosen by ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ staff in our offices and on our sites.

The majority of the Foundation's funding comes from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ also pays all the Foundation's overheads, which means that every penny raised is spent on charitable activities. To date, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ employees have raised an amazing £6 million through fundraising events and Give As You Earn. External donations and support comes from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s supply chain and consultants.

Each year, more than 60% of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ staff get involved with the Foundation's work.

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The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Foundation is the working name of The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Charitable Foundation, a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity Number 1152596), a company registered in England and Wales (Registration Number 8548 400).