Trusts and Foundations
Many charitable trusts and foundations have supported our work.
Zippy’s Friends – UK
The Eranda Foundation supported the expansion of Zippy’s Friends in England, St Faith’s Trust paid for the programme’s launch in North West Surrey, and The Equitable Charitable Trust paid for the revision and reprinting of teaching materials. The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust and Network for Social Change is helping us to adapt Zippy’s Friends for children with learning difficulties. The Mercers’ Company sponsored the provision of online information and resources for teachers and parents.
Zippy’s Friends – International
The Todd Ouida Children’s Foundation helped to launch Zippy’s Friends in the United States. The Funding Network and Education 4 Peace contributed to the costs of launching the programme in India.
Good Books for Tough Times
This project was made possible by the generosity of four foundations:
- The Dulverton Trust
- The Persula Foundation
- The Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation
- The Vitol Charitable Foundation
Other Projects
The Marden Foundation, based in Hong Kong, paid for the production of DVDs and videos, to promote Zippy’s Friends and help with teacher training, and Network for Social Change co-sponsored our first international training workshop. The Providence Foundation, also based in Hong Kong, helped to cover the costs of our second international workshop.
Core Funding
Foundations which have given unrestricted donations include:
- Arimathea Charitable Trust
- Artemis Charitable Trust
- Fung Yiu King Charitable Foundation
- Golden Bottle Trust
- Joffe Charitable Trust
- Mackintosh Foundation
- Marmot Trust
- Prairie Trust
- Arthur Samy Memorial Trust
- Vivmar Foundation
Others prefer their support to remain anonymous.
