The Anglo American Foundation is a UK-based nonprofit organisation established in 2005, originally registered under the name Anglo American Group Foundation. It operates as a charitable entity dedicated to supporting development initiatives that focus on empowering young people and fostering a greener and fairer future[2][5].

History and Overview

Founded by Anglo American, the Foundation is an independent charity that places young people at the heart of its mission. It focuses on equipping youth with the necessary tools and opportunities to create positive social and environmental change. The organisation is registered with the Charity Commission under the number 1111719 and is incorporated as a private limited company by guarantee without share capital[1][2][5].

Charitable Activities and Focus Areas

The Anglo American Foundation’s charitable spending is primarily directed towards:

• Economic opportunity initiatives
• Mental health support
• Sexual and reproductive health education
• Youth agency and empowerment programs

The charity balances its financial resources between supporting current beneficiaries and preserving funds for future use, with recent expenditures amounting to approximately £5.67 million in charitable activities and around £232,200 on fundraising and related costs[2].

Governance

The Foundation is managed by a board of seven trustees and supported by a small team of volunteers. Its governance framework ensures transparency and accountability in aligning its resources with its mission to empower youth globally and locally[2].

Relationship with Anglo American

Although independently operated, the Foundation maintains a close relationship with Anglo American, reflecting the company’s commitment to social responsibility. This is distinct from other Anglo American-supported charitable entities such as The Woodsmith Foundation, which focuses on legacy projects linked to specific business operations[1][4].

Note: The above information synthesizes publicly available data from the Charity Commission, Companies House, and the Foundation’s own communication, excluding direct contact details as per the request.

[1] https://www.angloamericangroupfoundation.org [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1111719&subid=0 [3] https://www.anglo-americancharity.org/contact-forms/ [4] https://uk.angloamerican.com/in-the-community/the-woodsmith-foundation [5] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05452659