Inspired by the Mako Group's cultural emphasis on the value of people, the Foundation's core purpose is to help people in need and their communities.
The Mako Foundation (registered charity number: 1187040) is a grant making organisation, independent of the Mako Group of Companies. It is committed to supporting causes that reflect Mako's values, a natural evolution of our long history of giving, stemming directly from the motivations and inspirations that have shaped the Foundation's purpose within the Mako Group and its staff.
The Foundation's Trustees value employee engagement and staff input to help identify charities and causes to support.
Our mission is to support upcoming, innovative causes driving positive, considered and lasting change for equitable benefit.
Mako Foundation’s primary role is to make grants to philanthropic organisations which align with its mission to drive transformational change. The resources that the Foundation has to give back are limited, so the process of identifying causes which can make a positive impact is particularly important - and difficult!
Mako is the Foundation’s primary donor, but in order to help more causes, and conduct more meaningful projects, other income streams are important.
One of the Foundation’s aims is to build upon its external reach and invite a wider community to participate in our fundraising events so we can give back more to those who need it.
The act of giving is highly personal, and we are so grateful to our donors for the trust they put in us to allocate their funds to causes that are credible and impactful. We have a set of criteria that we use to help focus our giving:
Progressive and innovative
Ethos of sustainability
Reliable and credible data to support impact reporting
Growth and reach over time
High impact and value creation
Clearly articulated long-term goals
Goals justified in scope and context
Strong leadership
Transparent reporting of financials
Robust governance frameworks in place
No middle-man
Direct support to beneficiaries
High contextual knowledge of challenges
Generally supportive of small to medium charities
Reasonable and proportionate operational cost
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