Our Friends of the Foundation have put themselves and their companies at the heart of east London and Essex, making a difference to thousands of lives by supporting our work. 

Meet our Friends of the Foundation...

Paul Connolly

Paul and his two children are life-long supporters of West Ham United.  As Season Ticket Holders for many years, each game brings the family together in their united support.

From his early days as a scout for emerging talent and with a successful career spanning 30 years in the music industry, including 28 years at Universal Music Publishing, and 10 years in the role President Europe & UK.

He chooses now to focus more on supporting others through consulting and mentoring a new generation of young creatives and through his involvement with various charitable organisations. These include Regenerate, Home-Start, Re-Engage/Contact The Elderly.

Teesside University London

Teesside University London opened its new campus at Here East on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in September 2023. 

Offering courses in Gaming, Animation, Computing and Business, the university is keen to attract talented and ambitious young people from east London. Just as the main campus in Middlesbrough has strong community links, the London campus is also developing strong links with community organisations in London. Teesside University London aims to encourage local people to develop their skills, education and aspirations.

We have two available packages, which you can access with an annual donation of at least £1,000 (personal donations) or £5,000 (partner donations). And as friendship is all about give and take, we recognise our Friends with a range of offers and opportunities. 

For more information, please email Hannah Waldron at [email protected].