Paradigm Norton Trust
Actions speak louder than words
It’s what we do that matters. Philanthropy and giving extends beyond an option for our clients; the Paradigm Norton Trust was set up to embrace our role in society and make a positive impact on the world.
At Paradigm Norton we care about more than just profits.
One of the ways we live our values is through the Paradigm Norton Trust. A percentage of our profits is given to the Trust to be managed by the trustees and distributed by the governing council.
Since its inception in 2007 we have donated £551,074 to 295 charities* We concentrate on charities where we can have maximum impact and focus on smaller, local charities or charities working in developing countries where every £1 goes a little further. Supporting financial education is another area we centre on. We are keen to increase our impact here as, after all, it is what we do.
The Trust receives many requests for donations. Team members, clients and professional contacts are encouraged to make suggestions. These are screened according to the criteria of the Trust’s distribution policy and then considered at the meetings of the governing council. We have one partner charity, Za Foundation, and numerous core causes. Three charities tell their stories of how the Trust has benefited them:
*Details correct as at 4 September 2024
“The Paradigm Norton Trust epitomises Paradigm Norton as a firm. We strive to make an impact on the lives of our clients, as well as the local community and overseas. People matter is a value of the firm, the Trust helps us deliver this value.”
Matt Goddard
Client Manager and Chairman of Paradigm Norton Trust.
ACET Uganda
With significant financial support from Paradigm Norton Trust over a number of years, Nakulabye Junior School, which is situated in one of the slum areas of Kampala, continues to thrive.
The additional grant towards the playground equipment was greatly appreciated, and the equipment is constantly used by the children. The children are not only achieving good academic results, but also achieving in other areas, having been recently highly placed in an inter-schools boxing competition and coming first in an inter-schools music, dance and drama competition! The Headmaster has reported that this is against a background of rampant child kidnapping in the area, which have required strict measures to be introduced at the school, especially at the beginning and end of the day.
Paul Clark Chair – Friends of ACET Uganda
Third Hope
The Paradigm Norton Trust has faithfully supported Third Hope since 2013. We are working in Uganda with ex-child soldiers on a programme of recovery that spans agricultural training, arts therapy and trauma counselling.
Initial funds helped us to plant trees, which are already bearing fruit! Subsequent funds have enabled us to begin work on a Peace Centre, focusing on healing and reconciliation within the community. Current support is being channelled towards working with ex-child soldiers who are learning sustainable agriculture. Having run a pilot programme with a small group of participants, we are now expanding this to thirty ex-child soldiers over the year ahead.
DEKI
Deki is a small charity with big ambitions and believes everyone should have the opportunity to realise their potential and to create sustainable incomes. Deki’s mission, to empower hard-to-reach communities to be free from extreme poverty, remains at the heart of everything they do.
Deki was founded in 2008 and has been generously supported by Paradigm Norton since their early days.
Working in the Maritime region of Togo, together with their local partner, and the rural communities whom they support, they empower vulnerable families to develop sustainable livelihoods and become financially resilient. Deki has developed a holistic approach through four scalable programmes which specifically address the needs of these communities, tackling some of the key causes of poverty, and ensuring long-lasting, sustainable change.
Focusing on supporting rural livelihoods, increasing economic inclusion, gender equality and empowering female entrepreneurs, Deki’s programmes increase access to affordable healthcare, renewable energy and clean water for thousands of people. Deki continues to expand their rural outreach, making sure they are reaching those who need their services the most.
