Meet Our Philanthropists

DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

Here is what some of our philanthropists have to say about working with us.

Martin L - Retired Businessman

"I give because I feel a responsibility to help address the imbalance between the world I was lucky to be born into and the one many children face through no fault of their own. Supporting Save the Children felt like a natural choice - they work with children and families who need it most, and they're an organisation I trust to do the right thing.

For me a big part of giving is having the confidence to provide flexible, unrestricted support. While it can be harder to see exactly where the money goes day to day, it allows the organisation to respond where the need is greatest and to create solutions that are sustainable over time. When that happens, it becomes a real win-win for children, communities and those of us who want to make a meaningful difference.

I've seen the impact most clearly in specific projects, like the work I've supported in Sierra Leone, where results are tangible. But more broadly, giving is about trust - trusting that your support is being used well, even when you're not directly involved.

I would encourage anyone considering a major gift to recognise the position they are in and the role they can play. If you have the opportunity to give, it brings with it a responsibility to act."

A Jersey-based Trustee

"We support Save the Children UK because we believe every child deserves a safe, healthy childhood and the opportunity to reach their full potential. We share a strong passion for empowering women and girls, recognising that when they are supported with education, healthcare, livelihoods and opportunities, entire families and communities benefit. What particularly appeals to us is Save the Children's commitment to creating lasting change through education, health, protection, emergency response and long-term development programmes that address the root causes of poverty and inequality.

We recognise that meaningful impact comes not from the size of a donation, but from working strategically in partnership with local communities. Save the Children's evidence-based, community-directed approach delivers sustainable outcomes for vulnerable children and their families. It is deeply rewarding to see how the support we help to direct creates real change and brings hope to children and families. Supporting this work feels like both a privilege and a responsibility—we believe that when we help others make a difference, we become part of a movement towards genuine, lasting change for children worldwide."

Robert Glick OBE - Vice President, Head of International Public Affairs, American Express

“Working with Save the Children both inspires and challenges me. I know I am part of a movement made up of truly incredible colleagues and partners around the world, working for and with communities to develop the best solutions to some of the toughest circumstances for children. It’s an organisation that continually listens and learns, to be the best it can be for children.”

Robert is a member of Save the Children UK's Vice Presidents Circle.

Florence 'Cuppy' Otedola - Nigerian DJ and Founder, The Cuppy Foundation

“Children are the next leaders and I wanted to be part of an organisation who put our next leaders first. My passion and dedication was inspired by my trip to Borno visiting the stabilisation centre, and that’s when I truly knew children needed to be at the forefront. Come rain or shine, Save the Children will be doing what they can to protect every single child."

Cuppy is an Ambassador for Save the Children UK and a Founding Member of our Women's Network and Africa Advisory Board.

Andrew Sibbald - Chairman and Senior Managing Director of European Investment Banking at Evercore

"It has been a great privilege to support Save the Children and to work closely with them for more than a decade now, on projects as far apart as Mopeia in Mozambique and more recently Feltham in London. Save the Children brings a powerful combination of macro expertise and influence together with the ability to deliver highly effective programmes. They follow a thoughtful, collaborative and community-based approach which ensures the long term sustainability of their projects, which is very important to me. More than anything, I have been truly humbled by the dedication, passion and impact of Save’s colleagues around the world, and the massive difference they make to individual children’s lives."

Andrew is a member of Save the Children UK's Vice Presidents Circle.

PARTNERSHIPS WE'RE PROUD OF

Over the past ten years, our partnership with the players of the Postcode Lottery has raised over £30 million to help protect children's right to a safe and happy childhood. This support has made a real difference in children's lives around the world.

Together, we have helped more than 24,000 children in Uganda catch up on their learning including girls and children who have been forced to flee their homes. We have also reached over 870,000 humanitarian workers through our Humanitarian Leadership Academy, helping people to respond to crises in ways that are led by local communities.

This partnership has supported locally led education initiatives in countries such as Burkina Faso, South Sudan and Iraq. It has helped establish the Baby Bank Alliance in the UK, now supporting over 350 baby banks to provide essential items to families who need them most.

Through times of progress and challenges alike, this long-standing partnership has helped drive lasting change for children in the UK and around the world.

We're proud of what has been achieved together over the last 10 years and we're grateful to the Postcode Lottery and its players for standing with children - today and in the future.