Philosophy
Over-arching objective
For all young people to develop to their full potential, make a successful transition to adulthood and achieve lifelong health and well being.
Objectives
- To be a leader in the field of Philanthropic endeavour by adopting an innovative and collaborative approach to funding, and to partner other philanthropic organisations, local and central government, and community funding agencies to enhance our ability to have a positive impact.
- To model our values in our funding behaviour by demonstrating a commitment to community empowerment and engagement, a belief in the value of good youth work, a strengths-based approach, and involvement of young people.
- To build relationships with local and central government and community stakeholders that enable the Trust to engage in advocacy to bring about systemic change for improved education, community and health outcomes and the lifelong well being of young people.
- Recognise, support and build capacity into organisations and individuals who share the Trust’s values and aspirations, model of good practice, and make a difference for young people and their communities.
- To both initiate and support projects or programmes that in the opinion of the Trust, support the objectives of the Trust.
The Trust’s Core Values
- Creative thinking and action leads to lasting and positive change in both formal and informal systems.
- All people have the inherent capacity to effect change in their lives, in their organisations and in their communities.
- All people deserve respect and their collective interests, strengths and culture, valued.
- Good Trusteeship recognises and adheres to the spirit and intent of the Founders, is prudent and responsible, uses resources wisely and exercises sound judgment.
- Integrity of purposes is essential to all our affairs.
Categories of Funding
The operations of the Trust is divided into distinct funding practices.
- Portfolio - Directly fund on a long term basis a number of NGO’s delivering services to young people that meet the over-arching objective of the Trust ( define long term) (consider exit strategy) (consider selection criteria)
- High Engagement - Directly fund and manage long-term projects that further the over-arching objective. High engagement activities will necessarily require more input of time resources and cost
- Capacity Building - Fund organisational and sector capacity to bring about better organisational management and rationalization of service providers.
- Advocacy - Take a leading role in advocating for regulatory and policy change necessary to meet the Trust’s overarching objective.
- Scholarship – Direct funding of individuals. May be educational, research or entrepreneurial scholarships. May apply to young people or to adults working in areas supporting the Trusts over arching objective
Funding Streams
