About
Our impact so far*
300,000 lives sustainably improved
30% of one million target by 2030
10,000 lives
Improved
June 2023 (*updated every six months)
Croda Foundation, established in 2020, is an independent charitable company set up by FTSE 100 specialty chemicals company, Croda International Plc, and is registered in England and Wales (number: 1196455). The Foundation is solely funded by generous donations from Croda International Plc and led by an independent Board of Trustees. We are working to sustainably improve one million lives by 2030.
Our work is driven by our charitable purposes, approach and values
The UN Sustainable Development Goals envision a world transformed by 2030. They set out a plan to eradicate poverty and hunger, protect the planet, ensure prosperous and fulfilling lives and foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies.
There are nine Sustainable Development Goals that align with Croda Foundation’s charitable purposes:
Find out more about the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We believe Croda Foundation can play our part in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through projects that sustainably improve access to healthcare; reduce hunger and improve livelihoods; and protect and restore forests and ecosystems.
We are committed to developing multi-year partnerships which address multiple SDGs to make the greatest impact in sustainably improving people’s lives.
Dr. Helena Ganczakowski, Chair of Trustees, Croda Foundation
FAQs
Croda Foundation is a charitable trust, solely funded by donations from Croda International plc.
Find out more about Croda International plc here.
Croda Foundation is committed to supporting projects in our priority countries. These have been identified by our Trustees as areas that will have the greatest benefit from our funding:
Africa and Middle East
Cameroon; Ghana; Ivory Coast; Kenya; Senegal; South Africa; Tanzania; Togo; Uganda; United Arab Emirates; Zambia
Asia and Pacific
Australia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; Korea; Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Vietnam
North America
Canada; Mexico; USA
South America
Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Columbia; Peru
Europe
Denmark; England; France; Germany; Italy; Netherlands; Poland; Scotland; Spain; Sweden; Turkey; Wales
Croda Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications for funding.
Projects are nominated in two ways:
- Employees from the Croda International group of companies around the world nominate projects and programmes for support
- Croda Foundation proactively seeks organisations that deliver projects that align with our charitable purposes, and invites them to apply
Croda Foundation’s Board of Trustees decide which projects to support based on the positive impact they can have towards meeting our charitable purposes.
Annual report and accounts
Croda Foundation achieved charitable status in England and Wales in November 2021 (charity number: 1196455). Previous reports and accounts are available to view here.
You can see more information about Croda Foundation's registration with the Charity Commission here.
Croda Foundation Annual Report and Accounts 2023
Our Governance
Croda Foundation, established in 2020, is an independent charitable company set up by FTSE 100 specialty chemicals company, Croda International Plc, and is registered in England and Wales (number: 1196455). The Foundation is solely funded by generous donations from Croda International Plc and led by an independent Board of Trustees