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 across Scotland.
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.
Caroline Colliston, managing partner of DWF in Scotland, said: “Over the past decade, the DWF Foundation has been privileged to support charities across Scotland that are changing lives for the better. From nurturing young people’s potential to sustaining vital community services, the impact of this work resonates across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and beyond. Our colleagues’ passion and commitment are at the heart of this difference, and we are excited to continue empowering communities and creating lasting change for years to come.”
Move On, a charity based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, supports people facing challenging circumstances such as homelessness, poor mental health, long-term unemployment and other barriers. Move On provides tailored support, skills training, mentoring, and practical work and volunteering opportunities. Move On received funding from the DWF Foundation to expand this work.
John Hinton, Executive Director at Move On said: “DWF’s funding enabled us to train young people as Peer Champions, empowering them to support others while building their own confidence. Congratulations to The DWF Foundation on your 10th birthday milestone. We are grateful for your support over the years, which has helped us work towards our shared aim of enabling individuals and communities to reach their full potential.”
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!”