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The mission of the Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation is to make life better for deprived, disadvantaged or disabled children and young people between the ages of 8 and 24 years through sailing and sailing-related activities, by grant-making and partnerships worldwide.


Floating ideas for young people and philanthropy

Regularly updated, The Challenger blog and guest contributions below will provide fresh food for thought on the endless possibilities of philanthropy.

The Challenger Blog
“Here’s what The Challenger blog is about . .”
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Dance Again
A family tragedy is turned into an opportunity to help ballet dancers.
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It's Just Not Cricket
One of the world’s great cricketers takes on cancer in Pakistan.
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The Right Thing To Do
Greg Coppa, a committed Rhode Island sailor, on his own encounter with Shamrock V.
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Buoyed Up with Tackers
Lynne Harwood, Chief Executive of Communities@Work on what a new sailing partnership is doing to help vulnerable children in Australia. more >

   
   
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund
Moipone Buda-Ramatlo is the Acting Chief Executive and Programmes Director for The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund in South Africa. She explains one man’s vision of what society can do for its children and youth. more >