Announcements
Reimagining BDA Third Sector – Phase 1 Summary Report is now available. (JUne 2021)
The full report can be downloaded here:
Reimagining BDA Third Sector – Phase I Summary Report – June 17, 2021
Two preliminary research reports into Bermuda’s Third Sector are available here for download. (March 2021)
You can read the media release here.
Reimagining BDA Third Sector Secondary Research Report – March 7, 2021
Reimagining the BDA Third Sector In-depth Interview Report – March 7, 2021
STAKEHOLDER SURVEY
Third Sector stakeholders were encouraged to complete an online survey to be part of shaping the outcomes of this important research. The survey gathered stakeholder perspectives about what Bermuda’s charities and non-profits need and want, to be even more impactful in the community.
Click the link below for the results of the survey.
Reimagining the BDA Third Sector – Stakeholder Survey Research Report – June 17, 2021
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
An article was published in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday June 23rd regarding the Reimagining Bermuda’s Third Sector initiative. The article did not reflect Centennial’s views nor is it reflective of the work of the Third Sector and we have addressed it with the newspaper’s Editor, with this letter.
Centennial Bermuda Foundation – Letter to the Editor (June 28, 2001)
We’re pleased to announce our new name – Centennial Bermuda Foundation
Effective immediately the organisation has changed its name to Centennial Bermuda Foundation (Centennial), accompanied by a new logo. You can read the full announcement here.
AN OPEN CALL FOR NEW REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS (Now closed)
The Foundation is looking for individuals who represent a diverse cross section of individuals, whether it be through age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability or varying socio-economic backgrounds. The Foundation recognises that diverse perspectives will serve to enrich its decision making in support of the whole community.
For further details on the expertise we are seeking, including an outline of the terms of reference for Review Committee members please see the attached documents below. When applying please determine which Review Committee best fits with your expertise and experience: Education, Healthy Families, Economic Participation or Connected Communities.
Please provide your resume to info@centennial.bm
- Review Committee Expertise & Terms of Reference (June 2020)
- Skills Information – For information purposes (June 2020)
- Conflicts of Interest Policy (For potential applicants to sign)
For Grantees or Applicants who run summer programmes or after school activities please be sure to review the Summer Camp and After School Programme Government Guidance document:
News Archive
- Foundation donates $250,000 to fund
Royal Gazette,, August 12, 2020 - Foundation Donates $250,000 to Nonprofit Fund
Bernews,, August 12, 2020 - Charitable foundation seeks diverse applicants
Royal Gazette, July 2, 2020 - Foundation Recruiting New Committee Members
Bernews, July 2, 2020 - Bermuda College Foundation Receives 100K
Bernews, June 17, 2020 - Burt effusive in praise for altruistic efforts
Royal Gazette, May 23, 2020 - Vivien Carter Recognised in House of Assembly
Royal Gazette, May 22, 2020 - Update on help given to third sector
Royal Gazette, May 20, 2020
- Collaborate Effectively To Help The Community
Bernews, May 20, 2020
- Half a million donated to emergency fund
Royal Gazette, April 9, 2020
- Royal Gazette Scholarship Directory – Interview with Dennis Tucker – Page 20
Royal Gazette, March 20, 2020 - Directors join Centennial Foundation
Royal Gazette, Ocotober 4, 2019 - Centennial Foundation: 3 New Directors
Bernews, September 30, 2019 - Royal Gazette – Scholarships Supplement – BoBF Ad – Page 23
Royal Gazette, September 24, 2019 - Centennial Foundation backs Pride parade
Royal Gazette, August 30, 2019 - BOB Foundation Supports Bermuda Pride Parade
Bernews, August 28, 2019 - Foundation gives $950,000 in scholarships
Royal Gazette, August 23, 2019 - Bank Foundation Awards $950,000 in scholarships
Bernews, August 21, 2019 - BOB Foundation promotes Vivien Carter
Bernews, June 29, 2019 - New director at Centennial Foundation
Royal Gazette, June 28, 2019 - Towlson takes lead role at bank foundation
Royal Gazette, June 24, 2019 - BOB Foundation Appoints Allison Towlson
Bernews, June 22, 2019 - 2019 Best of Bermuda Award – Good Corporate Citizen: Centennial Foundation
Bermudian Magazine - Carter Continues Work with Bank Foundation
Bernews, June 1, 2019 - Upbeat message from charity expert
The Royal Gazette, May 29, 2109 - The Dennis Tucker, Board Member & Chairman of the Scholarships Committee – Suite career: from bellman to hotel manager
The Royal Gazette, April 23, 2019 - The Foundation is seeking 3 new Directors – Deadline for applications is April 26, 2019
The Royal Gazette, March 28, 29 & April 1, 2019 - The Foundation invites applicants for the position of General Manager – Deadline for applications has been extended to April 15, 2019
The Royal Gazette, March 25, 26 & 27, 2019 - Lang to retire from bank’s charitable arm
The Royal Gazette, March 20, 2019 - RG Scholarship Directory
The Royal Gazette, March 14, 2019 - Foundation hands out $2.7m in grants
The Royal Gazette, February 25, 2019 - Foundation Invests Almost $2.7 Million In Grants
Bernews – February 23, 2019 - Foundation doles out $2.5m in grants
The Royal Gazette – November 14, 2018 - Deadline Change: Foundation Grant Applications
Bernews – November 11, 2018 - Bank Foundation Changes Scholarship Approach
Bernews – September 1, 2018
- New chapter for Centennial Foundation
Royal Gazette – August 31, 2018 - Royal Gazette Scholarship Directory
The Royal Gazette – March 15, 2018
- Scholarships directed to less wealthy students
The Royal Gazette -January 12, 2018
- Bank Foundation Redefines Scholarships Criteria
Bernews – January 13, 2018 - Scholarships directed to less wealthy students
Royal Gazette – January 12, 2018 - Charities can apply for funding online
Royal Gazette – October 16, 2017 - Foundation Grant Application Online
Bernews – October 13, 2017
- Vivien Carter Joins Centennial Foundation
Bernews – August 18, 2017 - Carter joins Centennial Foundation
The Royal Gazette – August 18, 2017 - Butterfield launches $30,000 scholarship
The Royal Gazette – January 28, 2017 - Offering a wealth of financial aid
Royal Gazette Supplement – March, 2017 – Pages 1 & 7 - Inequality behind change in funding approach
The Royal Gazette – April 17, 2017 - Foundation donates to radiation therapy
The Royal Gazette – May 2, 2017 - Foundation Donates $500K For Radiation Centre
BERNEWS – May 2, 2107 - David Burt: “Race, Ethnicity & Two Bermudas”
Bernews – May 16, 2017