A joint venture project to benefit gifted students as well as the local community

Find out about a fantastic joint venture project which aims to help gifted students realise their social responsibility whilst at the same time benefiting charities and the community. Future Leaders in Philanthropy (FLIP) is for students who go to school in Gibraltar, and gives them a unique opportunity to learn some important skills whilst giving back to the community through philanthropic giving.

rnIt is a joint venture between Bonita Trust and Credit Suisse. Bonita Trust is a philanthropic trust who have committed over £7.5 million in charitable giving since their inception in 2004. They also use their digital expertise to help charities with their websites and to expand their online presence. Credit Suisse is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Zurich and in their 20 years of experience has spread to help clients all around the world as well as in Gibraltar.

rnThe project works by FLIP selecting 20 students who apply each year. Over the next three years, which would be years 12, 13 and the first year of University, they work individually on a number of charitable topics. In their first year they complete a charitable research proposal and also set up and manage a virtual charity investment portfolio, and this is done with the assistance of a financial mentor.

rnIn the second year they continue the investment management of their virtual charity portfolio and also take on a charity fundraising project. In the final year they create a virtual local charity along with a 5 year business plan and also complete their virtual charity investment portfolio. This will give the student some fantastic skills such as leadership skills training and investment skills, and on top of this they will raise at least £40,000 for local charities which is then matched by Bonita Trust. The main objectives of FLIP are that it identifies potential future leaders and professionals whilst making them realize their social responsibility.

rnOn top of this it is also beneficial for the student, charities and the local community and is therefore a very valuable and noble project. Visit this website today to find out more about this fantastic joint venture project which is making a huge difference to many charities and community’s, and at the same time teaching young gifted students some life skills through education and training such as leadership skills training, but also making them realize their social responsibility and the importance of philanthropic giving . You can find out more about the project including its aims, how it works, the benefits, more about the team and the charities as well as images and how to get in touch with them by visiting this website today.