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Bermuda Foundation On Grants/Support In 2023

Bermuda Foundation On Grants/Support In 2023

The Bermuda Foundation, which commemorates its 10th year in operation today, has provided support to 43 not-for-profit programmes with over $200k in funding as part of its unrestricted grantmaking for the fiscal year ended 2023. These competitive grants, combined with generous donor-advised giving, totalled over $5 million for the year. The Bermuda... Read more of this article

Foundations Join National Philanthropy Day

Foundations Join National Philanthropy Day

This week, the Bermuda Foundation joins more than 1800 community foundations around the world in marking Community Foundation Week. “The first one was established in 1914 and today community foundations exist in every continent, except Antarctica,” says Dr Myra Virgil, CEO/MD of the Bermuda Foundation. “We are proud to be part of this group which... Read more of this article

Report On Teen Mental Health Released

Report On Teen Mental Health Released

The Bermuda Foundation published the “Bermuda Adolescent Mental Health and Wellness Report,” which found that “since the pandemic, rates of anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress and tension in young people has reached ‘alarming’ levels.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Foundation today announces publication... Read more of this article

BCF Mourns Passing Of Charles Feeney

BCF Mourns Passing Of Charles Feeney

Irish American billionaire philanthropist Charles ‘Chuck’ Feeney, who donated nearly $30 million to Bermuda over the years, has passed away at the age of 92. A spokesperson said, “Irish American billionaire philanthropist Chuck Feeney who gave close to $30 million to the Bermuda community over the years has died at the age of 92. Mr... Read more of this article

BCF Releases ‘Vital Signs’ Pandemic Report

BCF Releases ‘Vital Signs’ Pandemic Report

The Bermuda Community Foundation [BCF] has released its latest Vital Signs report, focused on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the community. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Vital Signs is a data-collecting “check-up” programme which compiles metrics on the quality of life in the community through scientific polling of residents. “Vital... Read more of this article

Column: Let’s Make ‘Giving Tuesday’ Count

Column: Let’s Make ‘Giving Tuesday’ Count

[Column written by Dr Myra Virgil] Tuesday, November 29, 2022, will be acknowledged in countries around the world as Giving Tuesday. Its purpose is as simple and uncomplicated as it gets: to encourage people to do good. Giving Tuesday began in the US as a collaboration between the United Nations Foundation and the 92nd Street Y in New York City –... Read more of this article

BCF Awards $290K In Grants To 44 Charities

BCF Awards $290K In Grants To 44 Charities

The Bermuda Foundation [BCF] Board of Directors has approved grants of $290,000 to 44 registered charities. The donations are from the organisation’s Bermuda Community Fund, a permanent fund set up to support the nonprofit sector in perpetuity. Dr. Myra Virgil, Managing Director, said, “This fund represents the primary purpose of the Bermuda Foundation. It... Read more of this article

BCF Announces New Board Chair & Members

BCF Announces New Board Chair & Members

The Bermuda Community Foundation [BCF] announced the appointment of its new Board Chair, Amanda Outerbridge, and two new Board members – Gavin Barlow and Diana Darrell. A spokesperson said, “Ms Outerbridge, a BCF Board member since 2014, has a background in journalism, communications, nonprofit leadership and philanthropy. She was a member of the... Read more of this article

‘Flora Gold Fund’ To Support Local Athletes

‘Flora Gold Fund’ To Support Local Athletes

A new fund has been launched to support Bermuda’s athletes, with the ‘Flora Gold Fund’ supported by Gosling’s, who are committing proceeds from the sales of the new Flora Gold rum. A BCF spokesperson said, “A new fund has been launched to support Bermuda’s athletes in perpetuity. The establishing donors to the Flora Gold Fund... Read more of this article

BCF Releases Nonprofit Sector Finances Report

BCF Releases Nonprofit Sector Finances Report

The Bermuda Community Foundation [BCF] released a report on the financial status of Bermuda’s registered charitable entities, which includes information on the charitable sector’s revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities. “The timing is important,” notes Dr Myra Virgil, Managing Director of the BCF. “During the early months of the pandemic... Read more of this article

BCF: ‘Is Philanthropy Up For The Challenge?’

BCF: ‘Is Philanthropy Up For The Challenge?’

The Bermuda Community Foundation [BCF] has released a new report entitled “Social Equity: Is Philanthropy Up For The Challenge?” which BCF Managing Director Dr. Myra Virgil describes as “a call to action, providing a context for social and race equity in Bermuda and offering guidance on programme investment opportunities for people... Read more of this article

BCF Fund For Non-Profit Pandemic Recovery

BCF Fund For Non-Profit Pandemic Recovery

The Bermuda Community Foundation [BCF] is getting set to launch a fund to “stabilise the at-risk nonprofit sector” in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s community foundation – the Bermuda Foundation [BCF] – is to launch a fund to stabilise the at-risk nonprofit sector. The Bermuda Nonprofit Stabilisation... Read more of this article

Over $1 Million Donated To Emergency Fund

Over $1 Million Donated To Emergency Fund

Bermuda’s Emergency Fund set up a month ago to bring relief to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic has topped the million-dollar mark. The Fund was set up to enable Third Sector organisations with the expertise and experience to obtain the resources to provide essential services during this challenging time. “This is a massive tribute to... Read more of this article

BCF Release Final Vital Signs Summary Reports

BCF Release Final Vital Signs Summary Reports

The Bermuda Community Foundation [BCF] is observing “Community Foundation Week” with the release of its final Vital Signs Summary Reports. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Community Foundation [BCF] is observing “Community Foundation Week” with the release of its final Vital Signs Summary Reports. As in years past, participating community... Read more of this article

BCF Announces 100% Board Certification

BCF Announces 100% Board Certification

Board and staff members of the Bermuda Community Foundation [BCF] have been fully certified after completing a series of international training modules. “We are dedicated to ensuring continual growth and development of the BCF team,” says Board Chair Michael Schrum. “The quality of our work depends on being informed and educated on the latest... Read more of this article

BCF Vital Signs Conversation Summary Reports

BCF Vital Signs Conversation Summary Reports

The Bermuda Community Foundation [BCF]  has marked “Community Foundation Week” with the release of five Vital Signs® Summary Reports. “Last week, the BCF joined more than 1000 community foundations around the world in observing the occasion, which is designed to raise awareness about the increasingly important role these philanthropic... Read more of this article