Who we are
We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights.
Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique services to drive systemic change.
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OUR VISION
We believe that societies around the world should be free, fair and informed.
OUR MISSION
We use the combined power of journalism and the law to build global awareness of critical issues faced by humanity, inspire collective leadership and help shape a prosperous world where no one is left behind.
Funding
Our work is supported by an annual donation from Thomson Reuters and via project funding specifically dedicated to supporting our core services.
Download 2020 Annual Report & AccountsAll proceeds from our income-generating commercial activities are reinvested in the Foundation’s charitable activities.
How we raised our funding in 2020:
Donations (including Gifts in Kind)
The Foundation would like to thank the Thomson Reuters Group for its continuing support to the Foundation's core services in 2020. Total donations (including Gifts in Kind) from the Thomson Reuters Group amounted to £6.6M in 2020.
Donations of services and facilities include office space, support staff, professional services from other corporations and support with our marketing and advertising.
Trading activities
The Foundation carries out training through its trading subsidiary, Reuters Foundation Consultants Ltd. Other trading income is earned through commercial sponsorships such as for the Trust Conference and Stop Slavery Awards. All profits raised are reinvested back into the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Charitable projects funding
The Foundation would like to thank all funders for income received to support its core programmes. Funding over £100K in 2020 included:
• Baltic Independent Media
• BBC Media Action
• Climate and Land Use Alliance
• Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
• Laudes Foundation (formerly C&A Foundation)
• Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)
• Omidyar Network Fund
• Skoll Foundation
• Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
• World Vision UK
Our People
- Management Team
- Board of Trustees
- TRF Inc. Trustees
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Antonio Zappulla
Chief Executive Officer
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Nick Glicher
Chief Operating Officer
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Seema Soni
Chief Financial Officer
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Mariam Tadros
Director of Programmes
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William Church
Director, Media Freedom Programmes
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Red Godfrey-Sagoo
Director of Inclusive Economies Programmes
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Massimo Gibilaro
Director of Product & Technology
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Carolina Henriquez-Schmitz
Director of TrustLaw
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Yasir Khan
Editor in Chief
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Natasha Parker
Director of Development
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Tendik Tynystanov
Director of Strategy & Impact
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Jenny Vereker
Director of Communications
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Jim Smith
Chairman of the Board, Former CEO of Thomson Reuters
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David Binet
Former CEO of The Woodbridge Company Limited
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Eileen Lynch-Sussan
VP Marketing, Broadridge
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Brian Peccarelli
Former COO - Customer Markets, Thomson Reuters
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Nicole Young
Producer, 60 Minutes
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Mendi Njonjo
Regional Director for Hivos Foundation (Eastern Africa)
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Mary Alice Vuicic
Chief People Officer, Thomson Reuters
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Vivian Schiller
Executive Director, Aspen Digital
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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Peter Warwick
President & CEO, Scholastic Inc and President, TRF Inc
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Anya Schiffrin
Director of the Technology, Media, and Communications specialization at Columbia University’s School of International Affairs
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Elizabeth Freeman
Former SVP, Brand Strategy of Reuters, Ltd
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Jaya Adapa
Senior Vice President, Media and Content, Futerra
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Francesco Bongarrà
Ambassador of the Republic of San Marino, Chairman of OFCOM San Marino
Awards
The Thomson Reuters Foundation has received a number of awards in recognition of its work across multiple sectors and mediums.
Contact Us
For general enquiries
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Press & Media
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News Desk
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TrustLaw
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Media Development
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Trust Conference
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Reuters Institute for the Study
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Corporate Training