Mothercare Group Foundation
Overview
Mothercare is proud to have its own charitable foundation which we established in 2004. The Foundation is an independent registered charity, Chaired by Ian Peacock, with three additional trustees. Its charitable objectives are:
- Ensuring the good health and well-being of mums-to-be, new mums and their children;
- Special baby-care needs and premature births;
- Other parenting initiatives relating to family well-being.
These objectives are closely linked to the interests of our customers and staff. Historically, the Foundation has made approximately 20 donations per annum to a variety of children's and parenting charities.
In addition the Foundation makes available three discrete funds for Mothercare Group employees:
- The Chairman's Fund is an annual allocation which is donated following a competition among Mothercare staff to propose the most deserving or inspiring cause.
- The Area Managers Fund is available on response to requests from local charities made to the Group's Area Managers.
- The Employee Sponsorship Fund supports Group employees taking part in fundraising activities for causes that match the Foundation's objectives.
Direct donations to the Foundation by the group are supported with a range of other charitable activities, such as an annual golf day, strategic partnerships and through the subsidiary companies within the group.
how to make an application for funding
Please note that requests for donations can only be considered when made in writing using the application form that can be printed from this web site. Applications are welcomed from registered charities whose objectives match those of Mothercare Group Foundation.
Applications should be accompanied by details of your charity's financial status and sent tothe address below
If your cause does not match the objectives of Mothercare Group Foundation the Foundation will be unable to consider or make an award. In such circumstances, all applications received that do not meet these objectives will automatically be rejected.
Please note that meetings of the Foundation that consider applications for support normally take place on a quarterly basis. Whilst successful applicants will be notified, the process may take several weeks. If you have not heard from us within 6 months of submitting your application you should assume that your application has been rejected. Further applications may be made after six months.