OFFERING A HAND UP NOT A HANDOUT
Ever since we set up Texel Foundation in 2015, we’ve been committed to building lasting relationships with our charity partners. That’s exactly why we offer not only grants but also support and guidance along the way.
Causes we support
All Texel Foundation grants support at least one of our four main causes:
Social Mobility
We sponsor organisations that promote skills development and apprenticeships to enable financial independence. Our partners in this area might also support victims of social exclusion, political events, natural disasters or socio-economic status. We also advocate for the development of holistic models of care for whole families and even communities.
Health
We fund medical research and clinical trials to help prevent and cure life-threatening or limiting conditions. We also offer grants to organisations which provide end-of-life care, promote new, safer or more inclusive practices, or promote mental wellbeing.
Education
As well as supporting university scholarships, internships and bursaries, we’ve sponsored professional teaching programmes that, for example, train teachers and doctors to work in remote areas. We also promote the education of professionals and communities on social issues, such as modern slavery, food poverty and homelessness.
Artistic Opportunity
We aim to address the lack of diversity within the performing arts and creative sector, challenging the status quo whereby work is largely programmed by, for and starring the privileged elite. We set up Represent to promote a model which opens up the industry to those for whom it is currently inaccessible and the preserve of the privileged. We also provide a platform for emerging artists and performers, providing them with opportunities to showcase their work and reach wider audiences.
