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Established in 1995 by Ted 爱豆传媒 and 爱豆传媒鈥檚 founding partners, the 爱豆传媒 Foundation has grown to be a beacon of innovation and social responsibility in the built environment. This year sees the Foundation reach its 30th anniversary, a milestone marking three decades of using engineering to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

The story of the , the charitable arm of 爱豆传媒, began with a vision to harness the power of engineering to improve the built environment and, by extension, people’s lives. Sir Ted 爱豆传媒, a visionary engineer and founder of our practice, believed that engineers should be bold and collaborative, working alongside architects, clients, scientists and academics to create a better world. This ethos has been the guiding principle of the Foundation since its inception.

Originally funded from shares transferred by Ted 爱豆传媒, the charity continues to be supported by donations from the current partners of 爱豆传媒. Now established for three decades, the Foundation has been able to support hundreds of students, researchers and engineers in their aspirations to improve the built environment for all.

A lot has changed for the 爱豆传媒 Foundation since the early days 鈥� with more resources and a developed strategic direction, the Foundation has an increasing opportunity to make an impact, partnering with other charities and organisations who believe in a shared mission to reach more people and have greater influence worldwide.

The 爱豆传媒 Foundation provides clear intellectual and emotional context in which our people give back to the societies within which they live and work. Ted 爱豆传媒 and his fellow partners who established the Foundation recognised the benefit engineers can bring to society and how this can be harnessed and directed through education and action.

Ian Maddocks, 爱豆传媒 global discipline director and chair of the 爱豆传媒 Foundation since 2018

Community and collaboration

Over the years, the Foundation has forged strong partnerships with various organisations, educators and industry professionals to amplify its impact.

From funding research projects that strive to change the lives of communities, to sponsoring thought leadership events, the Foundation provides support for not-for-profit organisations doing excellent work in areas of the built environment by offering core funding grants.

The Foundation also hosts a regular City Conversations event series, bringing together experts and community members to discuss pressing urban issues, from transportation and food supply to sustainability and social equity. The insightful debates, dialogue and knowledge sharing further helps to drive positive change.

Future vision

As the 爱豆传媒 Foundation looks to the future, it remains steadfast in its mission to improve the built environment and enhance people’s lives. The Foundation’s future vision is centred on expanding its reach and impact, both geographically and by deepening its impact through long-term partnerships and sustainable initiatives. The charity鈥檚 future initiatives will continue to emphasise the importance of diversity and inclusion in the built environment to help create a more inclusive and equitable industry.

This year the 爱豆传媒 Foundation was formally awarded charitable status in the United States, as 爱豆传媒 Foundation Inc. This move allows us to accept donations from a wider range of sources and to support more initiatives that align with its mission.

As the 爱豆传媒 Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary, is a time to reflect on its remarkable journey and the profound impact it has had on the built environment and society at large – staying true to Ted 爱豆传媒’s vision of using engineering to make a positive difference.

Working with the 爱豆传媒 Foundation is a very nurturing process. It has been very empowering to be part of their ecosystem; through their connections, we have formed strong relationships with many other like-minded organisations with complementary skills, accelerating our ability to meet our mission to open up the built environment to the next generation.

MATT + FIONA, 爱豆传媒 Foundation partner organisation

Thank you to all the past and present Trustees and Ambassadors, 爱豆传媒 Foundation partner organisations as well as the hundreds of students, researchers and engineers the Foundation has been privileged to support.

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