History
For over three decades, we have been informing, connecting and empowering people around the world through our free programmes and services.
1983The Reuters Foundation is created to advance and promote the highest standards in journalism worldwide through media training and humanitarian reporting.
1997The Foundation launches AlertNet, a humanitarian news service. AlertNet was set up in the aftermath of the 1994 Rwanda genocide as a response to poorly coordinated aid agency activities on the ground.
2004Following the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the Reuters Foundation launches Aswat Al Iraq, the country’s first independent news service.
2006The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is established at the University of Oxford with core funding from the Reuters Foundation.
2008The Reuters Foundation becomes the Thomson Reuters Foundation following the acquisition of Reuters by the Thomson Corporation.
2008Monique Villa is appointed CEO and begins a complete overhaul of the organisation focusing on high-impact programmes and initiatives.
2009The Foundation’s editorial coverage expands to cover women’s rights and the human impact of climate change.
2010Following the Haiti earthquake, Emergency Information Service (EIS) is launched to deliver information about vital assistance to local populations.
2010The Foundation launches TrustLaw, a global pro bono programme providing NGOs and social enterprises with free legal assistance and research.
2011Ahead of Egypt’s first elections, the Foundation launches Aswat Masriya, an independent digital news platform providing impartial reporting on the political transition.
2012Monique Villa is named one of the world’s most influential people in business ethics by Ethisphere.
2012The Foundation hosts the first Trust Women conference in London, gathering Nobel Laureates, NGO leaders, activists and lawyers to take action to advance women’s rights. One day is dedicated to shedding light on the unknown issue of human trafficking and modern slavery.
2013The Foundation's editorial coverage expands to human trafficking and corruption.
2013The Source, Zimbabwe’s first business news digital platform launches.
2013The Foundation delivers its first commercial training courses.
2014The Foundation's editorial coverage expands to food sustainability.
2014The Foundation partners with DFID, ODI and others to launch the Building Resilience and Adapting to Climate Extremes and Disasters (BRACED) Programme.
2014Launch of U.S. Bankers Alliance by Monique Villa and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. to fight human trafficking with financial data.
2015Launch of Myanmar Now, the country’s first independent news service.
2015First Trust Women regional spin-off is co-hosted with Thomson Reuters in Hong-Kong under the name Trust Forum Asia.
2016Trust Forum Asia is held in Singapore.
2016Creation of PLACE, an online news portal with 10 journalists dedicated to covering land and property rights.
2016Launch of the Stop Slavery Award with Anish Kapoor. Trust Women gathers 600 delegates from over 50 countries.
2017Trust Women becomes the Trust Conference.
2017Zilient, the first-of-its kind platform for resilience practitioners is launched in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation.
2017Trust Conference / America Forum is held in Washington D.C.
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For over three decades, we have been informing, connecting and empowering people around the world through our free programmes and services.
1983The Reuters Foundation is created to advance and promote the highest standards in journalism worldwide through media training and humanitarian reporting.
1997The Foundation launches AlertNet, a humanitarian news service. AlertNet was set up in the aftermath of the 1994 Rwanda genocide as a response to poorly coordinated aid agency activities on the ground.
2004Following the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the Reuters Foundation launches Aswat Al Iraq, the country’s first independent news service.
2006The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is established at the University of Oxford with core funding from the Reuters Foundation.
2008The Reuters Foundation becomes the Thomson Reuters Foundation following the acquisition of Reuters by the Thomson Corporation.
2008Monique Villa is appointed CEO and begins a complete overhaul of the organisation focusing on high-impact programmes and initiatives.
2009The Foundation’s editorial coverage expands to cover women’s rights and the human impact of climate change.
2010Following the Haiti earthquake, Emergency Information Service (EIS) is launched to deliver information about vital assistance to local populations.
2010The Foundation launches TrustLaw, a global pro bono programme providing NGOs and social enterprises with free legal assistance and research.
2011Ahead of Egypt’s first elections, the Foundation launches Aswat Masriya, an independent digital news platform providing impartial reporting on the political transition.
2012Monique Villa is named one of the world’s most influential people in business ethics by Ethisphere.
2012The Foundation hosts the first Trust Women conference in London, gathering Nobel Laureates, NGO leaders, activists and lawyers to take action to advance women’s rights. One day is dedicated to shedding light on the unknown issue of human trafficking and modern slavery.
2013The Foundation's editorial coverage expands to human trafficking and corruption.
2013The Source, Zimbabwe’s first business news digital platform launches.
2013The Foundation delivers its first commercial training courses.
2014The Foundation's editorial coverage expands to food sustainability.
2014The Foundation partners with DFID, ODI and others to launch the Building Resilience and Adapting to Climate Extremes and Disasters (BRACED) Programme.
2014Launch of U.S. Bankers Alliance by Monique Villa and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. to fight human trafficking with financial data.
2015Launch of Myanmar Now, the country’s first independent news service.
2015First Trust Women regional spin-off is co-hosted with Thomson Reuters in Hong-Kong under the name Trust Forum Asia.
2016Trust Forum Asia is held in Singapore.
2016Creation of PLACE, an online news portal with 10 journalists dedicated to covering land and property rights.
2016Launch of the Stop Slavery Award with Anish Kapoor. Trust Women gathers 600 delegates from over 50 countries.
2017Trust Women becomes the Trust Conference.
2017Zilient, the first-of-its kind platform for resilience practitioners is launched in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation.
2017Trust Conference / America Forum is held in Washington D.C.
Funding
We support our work through a combination of core annual donation from Thomson Reuters , other donations and sponsorships, through external funding from other organisations as well as grants specifically dedicated to supporting our core programmes.
Download 2017 Annual AccountsAll proceeds from our income-generating commercial activities are reinvested in the Foundation’s philanthropic activities.
How we raised our funding in 2017:
Donations
The Foundation received an annual donation of £4.5m in 2017 from Thomson Reuters to support its core programmes. It also received donations from other corporations, law firms, individuals and legacies.
Programme funding
Income received to support the organisation’s core programmes. Funders over £25K in the financial year included:
• Omidyar Network Fund
• The Rockefeller Foundation
• C&A Foundation
• The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)
• The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
• The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
• Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH
• Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
• World Vision UK
• Deutsche Bank
• Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
• Food Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
• Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition Foundation
• KCETLink
Gifts in kind
Donations of services and facilities from third parties include office space, advertising, and support staff from Thomson Reuters, professional services from other corporations, and support with our marketing and advertising.
Income-generating commercial activities
The Foundation carries out media and journalism training through its trading arm Reuters Foundation Consultants Ltd. All profits raised are reinvested back into Thomson Reuters Foundation.
The Foundation is grateful to:
The Foundation is grateful to all our partners and supporters. Those contributing £20k or more to Trust Conferences included: White & Case, Humanity United, Dun & Bradstreet, Walmart, Baker McKenzie, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Swarovski, Western Union and Women’s Worldwide Web.
We are also deeply grateful for the generous support of our Action Circle members. Those contributing more than £20k included: UBS Optimus Foundation, Linklaters and Paul Hastings.
Leadership
- Management Team
- Board of Trustees
- TRF Inc. Trustees
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Monique Villa
Chief Executive Officer
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Antonio Zappulla
CEO Designate
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Nick Glicher
Director, TrustLaw
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Belinda Goldsmith
Editor in Chief
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Antoine Cardi
Chief Technology Officer
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Nicolas Bellet
Director, Media Development
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Seema Soni
Chief Financial Officer
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Aditi Thorat
Director of Development
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David Binet
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Woodbridge Company
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Stephen Adler
Editor-in-Chief, Reuters
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Mavinder Banga
Partner, Clayton Dubilier & Rice
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Lawton Fitt
Director, Ciena Corporation
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Susan Gibson
Philanthropist
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Geert Linnebank
Former Reuters Editor-in-Chief
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Eileen Lynch
Chief Marketing Officer, Refinitiv
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Brian Peccarelli
COO - Customer Markets, Thomson Reuters
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Peter Warwick
Former Chief People Officer, Thomson Reuters
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Thomson Reuters Foundation Inc. is a registered not-for-profit organisation under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Federal Tax ID # 13-4192037. Thomson Reuters Foundation Inc. retains full control and discretion over the use of funding.
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Courtney Diesel O’Donnell
Head of External Affairs at Airbnb
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Annya Schiffrin
Director of the Technology, Media, and Communications specialization at Columbia University’s School of International Affairs
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Elizabeth Freeman
Senior Brand and Marketing Strategist
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Peter Warwick
Former Chief People Officer, Thomson Reuters
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Awards
The Thomson Reuters Foundation has received a number of awards in recognition of its work across multiple sectors and mediums.
Contact Us
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Press & Media
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News Desk
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TrustLaw
+44(0)20 7542 0240
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Media Development
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Trust Conference
+44(0)20 542 3344
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Reuters Oxford Institute
+44(0)1865 611080
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Corporate Training
+44(0)20 7542 8355
Our Global Locations and Regional Headquarters
Our Regional Headquarters
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London
30 South Colonnade
London
E14 5EP
UK+44(0)20 7542 9633
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New York
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New York, NY
10036
US+1(0)646 223 4196
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Mumbai
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India+91(0)0226180 7086
