The Happold Foundation
The Happold Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1996, dedicated to enhancing engineering education and promoting thought leadership in critical areas such as climate change and urbanization. With a team of 14, the foundation provides core funding grants to support projects that benefit underprivileged communities and foster innovation in the built environment.
Overview
The Happold Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1996, headquartered in London, with additional locations in Bath, Riyadh, New York, and Berlin. The foundation operates with a team of 14 and focuses on using engineering skills to create a positive impact on communities. It engages in various initiatives that support education and the built environment, aiming to address critical issues such as climate change and social inequality.
Funding and Grants
The Happold Foundation provides core funding grants of £30,000 per year for a three-year period to organizations that work in education and the built environment. This funding is aimed at supporting innovative projects that align with the foundation's mission of promoting engineering education and addressing pressing societal challenges.
Specialties and Initiatives
The foundation specializes in several key areas, including Engineering Futures, which focuses on school outreach; Engineering Education, which emphasizes higher education and teaching excellence; and Engineering Thinking, which promotes thought leadership in critical areas. It also supports Engineering Human Development, targeting assistance to those in need, and aims to create an alumni network of global ambassadors.
Global Reach and Partnerships
The Happold Foundation has a global reach, working across regions such as the United Kingdom, Middle East, North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. It partners with organizations like Catalytic Action and MATT+FIONA to support educational and community projects. The foundation also collaborates with universities worldwide to enhance engineering education and provide scholarships.
Community Engagement and Projects
The foundation engages in projects that bring significant benefits to underprivileged communities. It supports initiatives aimed at combating climate change and social inequality, including creating child-friendly urban environments and promoting energy efficiency in the built environment. The foundation also participates in humanitarian projects in Africa, such as building schools and dormitories for orphans.