Introducing the VGP Foundation
Taking care of our future
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At the VGP Foundation we strive to
Encourage nature conservation,
have an impact on local communities through social projects, and conserve and protect
European cultural heritage.
“We are thankful to the VGP Foundation for joining forces with us in support of the Rhino Rewild Initiative. This partnership is helping to build a legacy of hope for future generations, securing the survival of this iconic species and making a lasting impact on Africa’s remaining wild spaces.”
“Investing in education is a key way of improving the prospects of those who come from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.”
“We are very grateful to the VGP Foundation and other donors who have so far supported our work.”
“With the support from the VGP Foundation this year, we can plant an all-time high of mostly deciduous seedlings to enhance the age and species diversity of local forests.”
“Thank you VGP Foundation for bringing 250,000 bees to life and improving natural ecosystems. Changemakers like you can help us maintain local biodiversity.”
“At the VGP Foundation, we want to promote nature conservation, support citizens and communities through social projects, and preserve Europe’s cultural heritage.”
Three focus areas
53 projects supported so far
VGP Foundation in detail
About the Foundation
The VGP Foundation is a private Belgian registered foundation that was established in September 2019 on the belief that responsible entrepreneurship goes beyond the day-to-day activities.
The VGP Foundation received start-up capital from VGP, which will provide further annual funding. Additionally, VGP offers in-kind funding through the provision of expert volunteers, community volunteers, products and services. It also provides office space, IT, administration and travel support.
The VGP Foundation anticipates supporting local projects in all European countries. If a VGP country organization is present in a certain country, it will be able to assist in localizing community initiatives and ensure further development of given projects.
Apart from the support mentioned above, the VGP Foundation operates on a strictly independent basis from VGP’s business activities. Independence is key to our ability to deliver our charitable objectives and it is maintained in a number of ways, including:
- A mixed board including senior VGP leaders and leading figures from sector relevant to our charitable work with no previous link to VGP
- In addition, a set of operations principles to which our staff, board and partners are held accountable, includes a commitment to protect our independence
- Regular reports that assess our projects and performance against pre-defined impact targets and milestones.
The VGP Foundation’s charter foresees a board of six members, including three directors who are independent from VGP. The Board has full responsibility for the strategy, policies, performance and operations (including the management of funds) of the VGP Foundation. It also makes the final decision on all projects run as part of the Foundation’s programs.
The VGP Foundation operates in accordance with charity regulations. All partners of the VGP Foundation are required to define KPIs and report on the progress of joint projects at the end of each quarter. Additionally, the VGP Foundation follows its own reporting process to ensure the best allocation of funds and resources.
It is our intention to contribute every year a part of the annual profit of VGP into our Foundation.
- Annual Funding by VGP
- Expert and Community Volunteers
- Office Space & IT Administration
- Travel Support
- Products and Services
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