AEGIS Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Aegis Foundation created?
The Aegis Foundation was created in 2004 and registered as a UK charity in April 2005.
Is the Aegis Foundation a UK registered charity?
Yes. Its registered charity number is 1109091. For further information please visit the Charity Commission's website www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Who are the trustees of the Charity?
The trustees are Tim Spicer, Kate Adie, Mark Bullough, Jeffrey Day and Dominic Armstrong. We are also privileged to have the support of the Board of Aegis Defence Services Limited which also includes Field Marshal the Lord Inge KG GCB PC DL, the Hon Nicholas Soames MP, General Sir Roger Wheeler GCB CBE, Sir John Birch KCVO CMG, The Honorable Robert McFarlane and Brigadier James Ellery CBE.
What percentage of donations are spent on administrative costs?
NONE. 100% of all donations go direct to projects.
Is there a minimum donation amount?
NO. Every single donation, however small, is gratefully received.
How do you choose which projects to support?
We try to identify small projects which can meet immediate needs. By using our teams on the ground and their close relationships with the local community, we are able to identify community needs efficiently and accurately. The changing environment in the areas where we operate is a constant challenge but the Foundation is flexible to this by remaining innovative and committed.
How do you fundraise?
We fundraise through a number of means including donations from individuals and corporations alike, and through fundraising events such as auctions and dinners.
