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We support researchers and communities, systems and services, fundamental science and applied design. We care about inclusion, address inequality and make the interdisciplinary connections that bring your ideas to life.
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Events recordings and reports
If you missed any of our events (in-person or virtual), we’ve now created a space on our website where you’ll be able to access short written summaries of the content and recordings, together with links to related material and resources.
What it’s like to be on our Investment Committee
The Vivensa Foundation’s Investment Committee consists of eight members, including CEO Katy Saunders and Chief Investment Officer Andrew Gnaneswaran. It is responsible for investing our £180m endowment across public and private market asset classes, alongside social investments. As we continue our journey to become an impact-intentional investor, we chat to Aidan Kearney, Martin Rich and Amelie Montague about what it’s like to serve on the Investment Committee.
The winner of the Endowments Investing Challenge is…
Yesterday was the live final of the Endowments Investing Challenge – an initiative that invited the investment industry to create a bold portfolio that prioritises long-term positive impacts on future generations alongside financial returns for a mandate of up to £50 million.
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