The DWF Foundation has surpassed £1.5m in donations as it marks a decade of supporting communities around the world.
Launched in 2015 by DWF, the Foundation continues to be a central pillar of the business’ commitment to responsible business.
Over the past decade, the Foundation has remained dedicated to its core aim: providing funds, resources and mentoring to help individuals, groups and communities achieve their full potential. It supports charities in locations where DWF operates and focuses on delivering meaningful, long-term impact.
The DWF Foundation supports registered charities working in one or more of its five priority areas: Homelessness and Poverty; Health and Wellbeing; Employability; Education; and Environment and Sustainability.
In reaching the £1.5m milestone, the Foundation has supported more than 700 charities and food banks worldwide, creating opportunities for people to believe, inspire and change. This includes charities in Northern Ireland.
Colleagues across DWF play a central role in the Foundation’s success, taking part in fundraising, volunteering, team challenges, mentoring and a wide range of initiatives to support local communities.
A significant milestone in its journey came in 2019 when DWF partners gifted 1.8 million shares as part of the Group’s listing on the London Stock Exchange, which significantly strengthened the Foundation’s long-term ability to support charities around the world.
Julie Galbraith, managing partner of DWF in Belfast, said: “Marking the Foundation’s 10th anniversary is especially meaningful for us in Belfast. The support provided here has helped local charities deliver essential services to people facing real challenges, strengthening communities across Northern Ireland. Our colleagues are deeply committed to that work – fundraising, volunteering and standing behind organisations that make a tangible difference every day. We’re incredibly proud of what has been achieved and remain dedicated to supporting even more impact in the years ahead.”
Jill Robinson, CEO of Flourish NI, a Belfast-based charity that has received funding from the DWF Foundation, said: “DWF’s funding enabled us to run community activity sessions for survivors of human
trafficking, helping them feel safe, supported, and connected. Thank you for helping survivors move on to lead independent lives.”
Jim Davies OBE, founder patron of the DWF Foundation, said: “When we established the DWF Foundation in 2015, our aim was to create a lasting, positive impact for the communities connected to DWF. A decade later, having donated more than £1.5 million and supported over 700 charities worldwide, I could not be prouder. Thank you to all DWF colleagues for their generosity and continued support. Here’s to the next decade of helping our global communities!
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