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His wife Jette sponsors The Royal Opera's Jette Parker Young Artists Programme. In 1983 he founded the Oak Foundation, a philanthropic grant-making organisation.
Oak Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees that includes: Natalie Shipton (Chair), Caroline Turner (Vice Chair), Kristian Parker (Vice Chair), Christopher Parker, Sebastian Turner, Benedikte Turner, Jette Parker, and Alan Parker.
- Our Understanding of Diversity
- Our Commitment: Internal Operations
- Our Commitment: Grant-Making
- Our Commitment: Learning Practices
We recognise that there are many definitions of diversity. At Oak, we are committed to embracing diversity in all its forms (e.g., ethnicity, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, tribe, caste, socio-economic status, age, among others) and respect different ideas, approaches, and views. We are committed to ...
We are committed to recruiting a diverse roster of consultants and candidates for positions at Oak Foundation. We work to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We celebrate each person for who they are and what they bring to their roles at Oak. We believe that great ideas can come from anyone at any level of the organisation. W...
We recognise that systemic barriers and discrimination have historically disadvantaged some communities, and we strive to address these inequities through our grant-making and partnerships. We commit to deepening our support to organisations and initiatives that promote equity and justice for all, especially those that are led by and serve communit...
We understand that achieving justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity requires ongoing education, reflection, and action. Therefore, we commit to continually examining our own practices and policies to ensure that they align with our values and to learning from the diverse perspectives and experiences of our partners and those we serve.
The resources of Oak Foundation originated from an interest in the Duty Free Shoppers business which Alan Parker helped to build. Today, the Foundation comprises a group of philanthropic organisations based in various countries around the world. Oak Foundation was formally established in 1983. Early grants were made in Denmark to organisations
Feb 17, 2024 · Established in 1986 in DE - The resources of the Oak Foundation originated from an interest in the Duty Free Shoppers business which Alan M. Parker helped to build up. The foundation was reorganized in 1998 and has offices throughout the world, with the main office in Geneva, Switzerland.
Oct 1, 2021 · Established in 1998 - The resources of Oak Foundation come from Alan Parker who helped establish the Duty Free Shoppers business, a successful retail chain.
Oct 27, 2015 · A Geneva-based philanthropy has invested more than $28 million in the past six years to help children, adolescents, and adults with learning impairments that haven't been formally diagnosed.
