Dyson Family Foundation Ltd

The Dyson Family Foundation Ltd is a nonprofit organization established in 2021, dedicated to addressing weekend hunger and providing educational opportunities for underprivileged youth in Australia. The foundation is based in Singleton, New South Wales.

Mission and Values

The mission of the Dyson Family Foundation is focused on supporting families who are experiencing financial difficulties by providing essential resources. The foundation's core values include respect, support, care, and inclusion.

Programs

The foundation's main initiative is the BackPack Pals program. This program provides food packs to students from families facing financial challenges. Each pack contains enough food for two breakfasts, two lunches or dinners, and two snacks, aiming to support families over the weekends. The program collaborates with local schools to ensure an anonymous and respectful delivery of assistance.

Governance and Operations

The foundation operates with no employees but relies on a small team of volunteers for its activities. It is registered as a Public Benevolent Institution and is endorsed as a tax-deductible gift recipient (DGR), facilitating donations from supporters. The Dyson Family Foundation Ltd does not receive government grants and relies entirely on donations for its funding.

Founders

Sean and Felicity Dyson are instrumental in founding the organization. Sean has a background in the mining industry, while Felicity has extensive experience in business administration and project controls. Felicity is actively involved in local community services and has been instrumental in setting up the foundation's administrative framework.

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