Sponsors, Partners and Supporters

ICAP

Since its creation, ICAP has always given money to charity. In 1993, when the firm had grown to around 100 people in London, it was decided to do something on a larger and more innovative scale; something that would make a significant difference to charities. The idea of ICAP Charity Day was born; a day on which all revenues and commissions are given away to just a few charities, meaning each would receive a large amount of money which would really make a difference to their operations. This gave the firm and its customers a unique way of contributing to society, especially in view of its position in the financial world.

www.icap.com

Soneva Fushi

Soneva Fushi, which celebrated its 15th anniversary last year, was the first, iconic, ‘barefoot luxury’ resort. Soneva is a pioneer in the world of eco-tourism, its philosophy is based on SLOW LIFE – Sustainable, Local, Organic, Wholesome – Learning, Inspiring, Fun, Experiences. Soneva’s commitment to the deepest luxury for its guests is matched by its passion for supporting and protecting the environment and local communities.

www.soneva.com

Fauna and Flora International

Founded in 1903 FFI is the world’s first international conservation organisation, prime movers in establishing the structure to enable the international conservation community to manage wildlife: setting up the first national park administrations in Africa; founding Kruger and Gorongosa National Parks; helping found organisations like WWF and IUCN, and networks like TRAFFIC and the red data books; it is renowned for innovative, landmark programmes, many of which have come to be regarded as classic examples of conservation practice. Today its work spans the globe, with over 120 projects in more than 40 countries, mostly in the developing world. The organisation proudly stands up for biodiversity and aims to show just how relevant it is to everybody all over the world.

www.fauna-flora.org

Mission Blue

Envisioned by TED prize winner Sylvia Earle Mission Blue aims to restore health and productivity to the ocean by inspiring people to care and act, reducing the impact of fishing and promoting the creation of marine protected areas. The National Geographic Society, the Waitt Foundation and the SEAlliance, along with strategic government, private, scientific and conservation partners have begun an action-oriented marine conservation initiative.

ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/missionblue

fish4future®

The Swiss label fish4future® is committed to a future with fish and supports fish-and seafood products originating from sustainable fisheries and sustainable aquaculture. It is the first and leading label for the gastronomy sector (2008), certified by q.inspecta, which distinguishes fish and seafood originating from proven sustainable sources down to the consumer level and guarantees their traceability back to their origin through genomic analysis. 

www.fish4future.org

The Bertarelli Foundation

The Bertarelli Foundation was created by the Bertarelli family in Switzerland as the organisation for managing their philanthropic interests globally.

Driven by their common entrepreneurial spirit, every member of the Bertarelli family is conscious of the opportunities that their fortunate position gives them to invest time, energy and wealth into activities that can make a difference to those in less privileged situations. The Foundation brings together the family’s philanthropic initiatives in many fields, such as life sciences, sport, culture, education and environment.

In 2010, The Bertarelli Foundation joined the Blue Marine Foundation to enter into a partnership with the British government in order to sponsor the safeguard of the world’s largest marine reserve in the Chagos Islands, a British territory in the Indian Ocean.

www.bertarelli-foundation.org

Andrew Winch Designs

Andrew Winch Designs is an award-winning Superyacht, Private Jet and Architecture design studio based in London. Andrew Winch Designs has been a design specialist since 1986 and is widely recognised as one of the most innovative and technically competent design teams in the world. With 25 years of experience they are continuously evolving their creativity, resulting in some of the most spectacular yachts, jets and properties in the world today.

www.andrew-winch-designs.co.uk

Dixon Wilson

Dixon Wilson is a leading accountancy firm with offices in the City of London and Paris. The firm offers tax and strategic planning advice to charities and other not-for-profit organisations, private clients, entrepreneurs and their businesses in the UK and overseas. Dixon Wilson provide flexible audit and accountancy services for charities and businesses in other sectors.

www.dixonwilson.co.uk

Orlebar Brown

Orlebar Brown is a style-led British brand that focuses on a tailored approach to men's swim shorts and resort wear. The collection consists of classic poolside and resort items that can be worn both on holiday and at home. Orlebar Brown is sold online, at its three London stores in Duke of York Square, Notting Hill and Sackville Street, and in leading retailers, resorts, hotels and beach clubs around the world.

For their fifth anniversary, Orlebar Brown has teamed up with Blue Marine Foundation and Getty Images to design 12 limited edition shorts, with 10% of proceeds going to the Blue Marine Foundation.

Y.CO

Y.CO is a superyacht company headquartered in Monaco and London, with offices worldwide.  Conceived as the yacht company with a difference, Y.CO was founded by yachtsmen in 2003 and most of the team today still come from yachting backgrounds.  Y.CO people are dynamic, with a passion for yachts and the lifestyle that surrounds them, and for facilitating that lifestyle for Y.CO clients through a range of services including; yacht brokerage, charter, management, construction, crew and concierge.
 
With that passion comes responsibility.  Working in a high net worth environment, it is a priority at Y.CO to lead by example and act with responsibility to the environment, society and local community. It is not just the yachting industry, but mankind itself that depends on the survival of the world’s oceans.

www.ycoyacht.com

HIX

Mark Hix formed Restaurants Etc in January 2008 after 17 years as Chef Director of Caprice Holdings. Mark is currently the Director of Food at Brown's Hotel in London where he oversees the menu at HIX at The Albemarle. Restaurants Etc launched its first two restaurants in April and May of 2008, HIX Oyster and Chop House in London’s Smithfield market and HIX Oyster and Fish House in Lyme Regis. HIX in Soho opened it's doors in October 2009 and HIX Restaurant and Champagne Bar within Selfridges, London opened on March 8th 2010.

www.hixsoho.co.uk