About Us

The Barker-Mill Foundation was established in 1995 from funds provided by members of the Barker-Mill family in memory of their father and grandfather, Peter Barker-Mill.

Previously known as the Peter Barker-Mill Memorial Charity, the Foundation makes donations to local charities, schools, organisations and individuals needing support, primarily in south west Hampshire.

The total amount donated by the Foundation is in excess of £5 million, which has predominantly gone to help those in and around the areas where the Barker-Mill family has owned land for generations: the Lower Test Valley, Nursling, Ashurst, Colbury, Hounsdown, Longdown and Marchwood.

STATEMENT OF CORE VALUES

The Trustees of the Barker-Mill Foundation have adopted the following statement of core values

Independence/
Sustainability

The Barker-Mill Foundation is financially independent, generating sufficient sustainable returns from the investment portfolio, at an appropriate level of risk, to continue with the grant making purposes, based on specified criteria, into the foreseeable future.<

Guardianship/
Ownership

The Trustees manage the Foundation’s portfolio of assets in a responsible fashion, in the interests of present and future potential beneficiaries.

Inclusiveness

Decisions are taken by the Trustees after consultation with relevant stakeholders (including, as appropriate, managing agents, professional advisers, local stakeholders and grant applicants).

Protective

The Trustees are conscious of the need for and desirability of sustainability and social awareness and have frequent discussions with the portfolio managers on the balance and credentials of investments held.  They also look to support local organisations who work in communities and with groups of in challenging circumstances.

Integrity/
Responsible

The Trustees act ethically and believe in giving back to the community.  All Trustees, since inception of the Foundation in 1995, are aware of their responsibility to the local area and the need to support causes which benefit less fortunate members of the community in and around Southampton.

Well-Being

The Foundation Trustees wish to support the improvement of local health and well-being, for example, by supporting Southampton Hospital Charity and other health causes and outdoor schemes for people of all ages.

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