HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS
One man's vision 25 years ago to help others has seen well over a thousand dreams come true.In fact, the Vivian Moon Foundation is such a success story it has far exceeded its founder's expectations.
Since its inception grants totalling £64,000 have been awarded to deserving causes.
And that has given 1,460 people access to better education and training, and in many cases, a vital boost in starting their own business.
Indeed, without the foundation's support, some would have found it difficult or even impossible to reach their goals.
Braunton entrepreneur and chairman of Webber's Property Services Vivian Moon launched the trust fund with £100,000 of his own money.
He explained: "I wanted to put something back to celebrate my 50th anniversary with Webbers which has now lasted 69 years.
"I have been supported by a terrific chairman Aubrey Loze and a wonderfully dedicated board of governors. This has become a most fantastic thing. It is beyond any dream I ever had."
With the help of the Barnstaple Bridge Trust - the sole outside contributor - together with wise investment, the fund has enabled local people to access resources which have not only benefited themselves but have enriched the North Devon economy.
Mr Moon said: "The aim originally was purely and simply to help people get further than they would have done (without the foundation's support).
"We enjoy it immensely because we feel we are giving something entirely worthwhile to people who deserve it."
The foundation helps those with connections to North Devon and who are likely to continue working in the area to improve the local economy.
There is no shortage of applications and each one is carefully scrutinised before a decision is made. But a boost to the fund would enable more people to be helped.
With no outside support apart from the Bridge Trust, it desperately needs donations and legacies to enable it to expand the good work.
Press Release - 29 September 2008
New Chairman and Governors at The Vivian Moon
Foundation
Aubrey Loze has stepped down as chairman at the September AGM of the Vivian
Moon Foundation. Mr Loze, who brought considerable acumen and funding with him
from the NDMA had been with the Foundation for over 18 years and chairman for 7
years. In appreciation of his tireless work he agreed to become Patron to the
Foundation.
Succeeding as chairman is Dr Tom Bigge, a recently retired partner in the Brannam
Practice in Barnstaple who has been a governor since the Foundation’s inception.
Bringing their experience to the board are newly appointed governors Anna May,
Malcolm Prescott and Dane Stanley. They join David Whiteley, David Atton, Keith
Berry and Ross Moon who remain on the board whilst Vivian Moon continues as
President.
Mr Loze commented: “We have been able to support over 1,400 people for further
education since being established with grants totalling over £250,000 which is no
mean feat. However, due to the current economic climate we need more funding and
any contribution to us is most welcome.”
If you would like to support The Vivian Moon Foundation please contact the
secretary at info@vivianmoonfoundation.co.uk
NDJ
20th January, 2005
All change at trust fund
THERE has been a change at the top of a North Devon
trust fund which has helped more than 1,000 people
develop their skills and further their education.
Braunton entrepreneur Vivian Moon has stepped down
as chairman of the foundation he set up in 1988
“to put something back” into North Devon.
And his role has been taken over by vice-chairman
Aubrey Loze, a well known figure in the business
community.
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