The EFT Foundation is the heart of our organisation
It reflects our belief that real change comes when communities are empowered, infrastructure is strengthened, and people are involved from the ground up.
The EFT Foundation was started over 10 years ago as a legacy to our founder Peter Ingham, who made it his mission to use EFT as a vessel to give back to the local communities we work in. The Foundation was set up to formalise all of the great works that we were doing and to give the members of EFT the opportunity to be on the charity committee and help raise money and decide where it should be spent.
The Foundation's Work
We have 15 EFT colleagues who sit on this committee – all deeply committed to delivering brilliant fundraising events each year. These efforts have raised a staggering amount of money for incredible charities and individuals. In 2025 alone, we have already raised £25,000 for local charity CRADLE who deliver community-based support, we have sponsored grassroots sports teams and athletes, and awarded funds to causes close to the hearts of our people – including the EFT Hardship Fund, which supports colleagues facing difficult times.
With the support of the Group, and the dedication of the Foundation committee and partners, we will continue to strengthen our legacy work while developing an infrastructure model that helps emerging charities grow, build capacity, and thrive.
As an infrastructure Social Enterprise, EFT Foundation is built on robust governance and transparency to ensure every action has purpose. Through this foundation, we provide the following support:
- Funds and facilitates grassroots projects and skills programmes
- Supports infrastructure initiatives that create long-term community benefit
- Creates spaces for people to connect, grow, and thrive together
- We’re building more than places. We’re building futures – with people, for people.
Contact Us
If you’re a public sector commissioner, community not-for-profit or local resident with a impact idea, we would love to hear from you.