The Foundation
Building a legacy of ethical investment and civic impact.
The Adam Foundation’s ambition is to create enduring impact through a sustainable, well-governed endowment that supports leadership, education and civic participation across the United Kingdom.
Short Term (2-5 years)
- Establish a strong and resilient endowment capable of lasting over 100 years.
- Develop in-house projects focused on creating a new pipeline of ethical and civic leaders.
Medium Term (6-10 years)
- Stabilise core projects focused on education, pathways and access.
- Fund strategic initiatives that expand community access to decision-making and public life.
- Prepare well-rounded leaders for improved, inclusive decision-making.
Long Term (10+ years)
- Invest the endowment dynamically to uplift communities and strengthen the UK economy.
- Support the leaders and institutions created through the Foundation’s work.
- Embed democratic participation and shared responsibility within national and global contexts.
The Endowment
Investment
The Adam Foundation is creating an endowment to fund charitable initiatives and investments that align with our mission and ethics. Returns will directly support social, educational and civic projects in the United Kingdom. The endowment will also invest in businesses and ventures consistent with our long-term vision of social responsibility and sustainability.
Reputation
Registered in the United Kingdom to uphold the highest standards of governance, due diligence and transparency, the endowment is overseen by a diverse board representing funders, donors and beneficiaries.
Fortified
All investments and charitable outcomes will be tracked and publicly reported. Each activity will align with our principles and contribute to long-term national resilience and social cohesion.
Impact
The Adam Foundation is creating a £100 million endowment to fund charitable initiatives and investments that align with our mission and ethics. Returns will directly support social, educational and civic projects in the United Kingdom. The endowment will also invest in businesses and ventures consistent with our long-term vision of social responsibility and sustainability.
Key Performance Indicators
Value: Preservation and sustainable growth of funds.
Impact: Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of projects.
Inclusion: Achieving inclusive practices that remove the need for external intervention.
Democratisation: Expanding access to decision-making for underrepresented communities.
Cohesion: Strengthening mutual understanding and civic trust across society.