Announcements
Centennial Bermuda Foundation Announces Management Restructure and Celebrates Managing Director
May 26, 2025 — Centennial Bermuda Foundation today announced a strategic management restructuring initiated by the decision of its highly regarded Managing Director, Allison Towlson, to step down effective 1 October 2025. READ HERE
Centennial Bermuda Foundation Welcomes Peter Goodall to Board
March 7, 2025 — Centennial Bermuda Foundation has announced the appointment of Peter Goodall to its Board. Mr Goodall, MBA, is the Managing Director and owner of Salthouse Investments Ltd, is the founder of Bermuda’s first mortgage brokerage, and founder of Property Skipper, the online property website. READ HERE
Updates to Funding capacity and Strategic planning
We have two important updates to share with you as 2024 comes to a close, regarding our funding capacity and the status of our strategic planning process. READ HERE
Become a Centennial Success coach
Centennial Bermuda Foundation has been offering Bermudian students scholarships for over 50 years, funding up to $900,000 in scholarships annually. We are currently in the process of developing our mentorship programme to provide leadership and guidance to our first-year Scholarship recipients over the course of their academic school year.
If you are interested in learning more about how to become a coach – CLICK HERE
Please note all applications must be submitted by March 24, 2023.
Change of Registered Address for Centennial
Effective January 1, 2023, our Registered Office address has changed and is now c/o Conyers Corporate Services (Bermuda) Limited of Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, HM 11, Bermuda (“Conyers”). However, only legal or official documents should be mailed to this address.
Grant offering update
In 2023 there is a change to Centennial’s grant offerings for requests of under $25,000. The Under $25K grant applications will move from once per month to four times per year, effective January 2023.
Terré Smith joins Centennial as Programme & Operations Coordinator
Centennial Bermuda Foundation welcomes Terré Smith to the newly created Programme & Operations Coordinator role, bringing their staff to a team of three. Terré will support the day-to-day operations of Centennial and its Grant Review Committees, Board of Directors and Board Sub-Committees.
Centennial welcomes alumni to its Scholarship Committee
Centennial Bermuda Foundation, (Centennial) is pleased to welcome three previous scholarship recipients to its Scholarship Committee, which reviews applications and recommends awards each year.
Shannon Davis, Harry Masters and Michael Branco have joined the committee which grants funds to Bermudian students for post-secondary education. Their appointment follows Centennial’s public advertisement for its scholarship alumni to apply for the positions. They believe in the importance of creating equitable opportunities and inspiring young Bermudians to have and achieve educational goals. They will also be part of Centennial’s upcoming strategic review of its scholarship programme.
Reimagining BDA Third Sector – Phase 1 Final Report is now available. (JUly 2021)
The full report can be downloaded here:
Reimagining the BDA Third Sector – Phase I Final Summary final – July 2021
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 23, 2021 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, 2021)
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
- Leadership Changes at Centennial Foundation
Royal Gazette, August 27, 2024 - Centennial Appoints Seasoned Finance Professional to Board
Royal Gazette, February 4, 2024 - Centennial Bermuda Honours Dennis Tucker
Royal Gazette, December 6, 2023 - Professionals Enlisted as Student Mentors
Royal Gazette, December 6, 2023 - New Committee Members at Centennial Bermuda Foundation
Royal Gazette, April 27, 2023 - People Sought to Become ‘Success Coaches’ to Help Students
Royal Gazette, March 18, 2023 - Philanthropic Organisation Appoints New Board Members
Royal Gazette, March 2, 2023 - Centennial Bermuda Foundation Welcomes Terré Smith to New Role
Royal Gazette, December 20, 2022 - Three Join Committee that Helped with Their Education
Royal Gazette, June 7, 2022 - Foundation Launches Scholarship Survey
Royal Gazette, May 31, 2022 - Scholarship Recipients Asked to Help Find Their Successors
Royal Gazette, March 11, 2022 - Centennial Moves Grant Management Online
Royal Gazette, December 2, 2021 - Bank of Bermuda Foundation Changes Name
Royal Gazette, November 16, 2020 - 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