Charitable fund launched by Delamere Dairy commits £1m as catalyst for change
Delamere Dairy, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of speciality, award-winning fresh and long-life dairy and dairy alternative products, has set up the Delamere Dairy Foundation with a commitment to donate £1 million over the next five years.
The independent charity, a corporate foundation, has received an initial deposit from the Delamere Dairy business of £250,000 to create the initial pot, from which, charitable groups and organisations will be able to apply for grants ranging from £250 to £5000.
Projects that will be considered in the first phase include the advancement of agriculture and of environmental protection, the advancement in life of young people by developing their capabilities so that they may mature as contributory members of society, the relief of financial hardship, helping people to advance their education and the relief of sickness.
Ed Salt, managing director, Delamere Dairy and a Trustee of the Foundation comments: “Our business was born out of a desire to farm and today we continue to support our contracted farms through collaborative partnerships. As custodians of Delamere Dairy, our business activity should be geared towards stewarding the company for the future, with all stakeholders, including agriculture and the natural environment, benefiting.”
“The Foundation will be a great vehicle for helping others mobilise their efforts for those in need and to realise a number of worthwhile projects. Our overwhelming belief to do the right thing is founded in strong values and principals. The Delamere Dairy Foundation will sit at the heart of our business and be a catalyst for change.”
Grants will be awarded to a wide range of causes in England, Scotland and Wales and applications will be welcomed from charities and organisations whose purpose fits with the objects of the Foundation.
Christine Buckley, appointed to run the Foundation, said: “I am delighted to be supporting Ed and the Trustees to bring to their vision to fruition. Life can be a lottery and not everybody is given the same chances. I’m looking forward to facilitating the process, learning about the organisations and individuals that will thrive with its support and in turn, create an enduring legacy for the Delamere Dairy Foundation.”
The first grant panel will meet in the autumn for the first round of funding awards from applications received over the summer.
Groups wishing to apply for grants should visit www.delameredairyfoundation.org.uk to download an application pack. The deadline for the first wave of applications is midnight on 31 July 2021. The first wave of grants will be awarded by the end of 2021.