InspiringBrighter Futures
ORIGIN FOUNDATION
The Origin Foundation is a new initiative helping to create a brighter future for more young people in Bristol. We provide funding and support to local youth charities so they can extend their reach and do even more to make a difference.
ORIGIN FOUNDATION / MISSION
Not all young people have the same opportunities in life. There are many parts of Bristol where young people aren’t given the support, skills or confidence to make choices that will positively shape their future. Through the Origin Foundation, we help provide support to these underserved young people, giving them a chance to realise their potential and positively contribute to their community. By providing grants and funding to existing local charities and organisations, we help them to further support Bristol’s youth and make an even bigger impact.
IDENTIFYING LOCAL NEEDS
We initiate and fund research to understand where and what support is most needed.
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER
We join like-minded organisations together to create a bigger collective impact than they could achieve on their own.
ENABLING GREATER INTERVENTION
We provide funding so local charities and organisations can make a bigger difference on the ground.
AMPLIFYING PARTNER ACTIVITY
We work with the partners and suppliers of our partner company to extend their influence on young people in the community.
ORIGIN FOUNDATION / OUR CHARITY PARTNERS
To view all our partner charities and discover more of the wonderful work we’re supporting, visit the link below.
ORIGIN FOUNDATION / THE TRUSTEES
Heather Frankham
OUR VISION
I am passionate about supporting young people in Bristol to develop their motivation and confidence to be their best self - such that they are able to contribute to the vibrant...
Rob Hingston
Our involvement
Supporting charities that work with children and young adults from underserved communities is a real passion of mine and to have the opportunity to make a difference to such communities via the Origin Foundation is extremely rewarding...
David Foster
Our approach
As an Origin Foundation trustee, I am excited to be involved with the Foundation and, in particular, the impact it will have on the various communities within Bristol...
Nick Bamber
Our experiences
As someone who has built a business from the ground up, I am excited to be sharing my journey with other young adults who may have similar ambitions...
Abi Frankham
Our perspective
As a young adult living in Bristol, I hope to bring a different view to the trustee board, being the voice that can highlight some of the challenges that young adults face today...
ORIGIN FOUNDATION / OUR VALUES
WE INSPIRE AMBITION
We galvanise those around us to push the boundaries of what’s possible – and we want that ambition to rub off on the young people of Bristol.
WE LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to make the best of themselves, regardless of gender, ethnicity, affluence, religion or background. We promise to do our best for as many as possible.
WE LISTEN TO THE EXPERTS
We believe the charities and organisations who are already embedded in the community are best placed to know what’s needed and how to make the biggest difference on the ground.
WE GUIDE AND EMPOWER
We aim to provide young people with the skills and confidence to tread their own path and make choices that will positively shape their future.
ORIGIN FOUNDATION / OUR CHARITY PARTNERS
To view all our partner charities and discover more of the wonderful work we’re supporting, visit the link below.