About The Foundation
The Watches of Switzerland Group Foundation was established in 2021 to bring together the Group’s charitable partnerships, fundraising activity, and community investment under one umbrella.
Today, the Foundation supports programmes and organisations across the UK and US focused on poverty, education, employment and community support.
Driven by collaboration, compassion, and long-term impact, the Foundation works closely with charity partners, colleagues and local communities to create meaningful change.
Preventing and Relieving Poverty
Supporting access to food, shelter, and essential services through partnerships with charities and community organisations across the UK and US.
Advancing Education
Empowering young people to build confidence, develop skills, and access opportunities that support brighter futures.
Supporting Those in Need
Creating opportunities through employment-focused programmes that promote entrepreneurship, develop skills, and open pathways into meaningful work - particularly for those facing disadvantage due to youth, age, ill-health, disability, or financial hardship.
Our History
Before 2021
A longstanding commitment to charitable giving and community support, including over a decade of partnership with The King’s Trust (formerly known as The Prince’s Trust).
2021
Launch of The Watches of Switzerland Group Foundation, bringing charitable activity under one unified structure.
2022 - Present
Expansion of partnerships across the UK and US, supporting programmes that address poverty, education, employability and opportunity.
Governance
Based in the United Kingdom, the Watches of Switzerland Group Foundation is a registered charity (UK charity number 1196714).
The Watches of Switzerland Group Foundation is a company limited by guarantee (company number 12935802), registered in England and Wales.
The Foundation operates independently from the Watches of Switzerland Group while relying on the Group for the outsourcing of certain functions to support the management of its activities, including finance controls to ensure the proper use of the Foundation's assets.
The Foundation is governed by its Board of Trustees, who meet regularly to oversee governance, review progress, and ensure that the Foundation continues to deliver against its charitable objectives.
Chaired by Brian Duffy, CEO of the Watches of Switzerland Group, the Trustee Board brings together a diverse range of experience and perspectives to support strong governance and responsible decision-making across the Foundation's activities in both the UK and the US.
The Foundation is committed to maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability, and financial oversight across all activities.
Trustees
Our Trustees bring together a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to creating positive change.
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