The Danbro Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation, devoted to improving the lives and prospects of those less fortunate, providing them with optimism, opportunities and, ultimately, hope for a better future.
Our culture here at Danbro has always been about more than just profit margins and number crunching. The Danbro Foundation is a prime example of how we use our money to affect positive change in the local and wider community. We aim to ‘share the success’ of the Danbro Group, committing both time and financial resource to provide opportunities and support to those who need it most.
The Foundation’s Executive Committee comprises employees from across the Danbro Group. This select group gives up their time once every quarter to make the key decisions in relation to the Foundation’s funding, marketing, and charitable efforts. Working alongside local groups, such as Street Angels, and international charities like Operation Orphan, the Danbro Foundation formalises the way in which the company gives back. It also enables the people who help generate the profits to have a big say in how and where the money gets spent.
To help Trustees decide which ventures to support, we have three core areas of focus:
“Danbro has afforded me many opportunities to develop, both personally and professionally,” said Terry. “So, when the chance arose to be part of the Danbro Foundation, I applied without hesitation. As a member of the Foundation, I’m able to be part of a team that can genuinely help better the lives of other people.”
Operation Orphan are dedicated to improving the quality of life for orphans and vulnerable young people in the UK and around the world. They aspire to help as many children as possible in a holistic, sustainable, and culturally relevant way. These are sentiments shared by the Danbro Family. And, for over a decade, we’ve been committed to providing them with long-term, sustainable financial support. It’s a relationship that’s stood the test of time and one which continues to blossom.
Founders Helen Broughton MBE DL and Damian Broughton MBE have been trustees of Operation Orphan since the very beginning. Helen is the Chair and Damian the Treasurer, with the Danbro Group underwriting all the charity’s UK administrative costs.
That partnership has proved to be a catalyst for Operation Orphan’s growth. It’s made an enormous difference to the lives of so many children around the world.
Through the consistent funding that Danbro provides, along with free marketing from The Media Collective, Operation Orphan’s donors are safe in the knowledge that 100% of their contribution goes directly to helping children in need. Such as those affected by – and fleeing from – the conflict in Ukraine.
From Cruella Deville to Cristiano Ronaldo and everything in-between (including a T-Rex, a Hot Dog, and an Egg Plant!), the team raised an amazing £413.82. The Foundation agreed to double this amount, meaning total proceeds of £827.64 raised for Operation Orphan’s emergency appeal.
Funds raised through the appeal are supporting the deployment of Operation Orphan’s Crisis Response Team in Moldova. A specialist team was dispatched to the country, which borders Ukraine, to help vulnerable and unaccompanied children caught up in the heartbreaking refugee crisis. Providing safety, food, clothing, and other essentials they are, as always, doing fantastic work and making a huge difference.
Going back to the essence of Danbro’s partnership with Operation Orphan, Cyrilyn Moore, the charity’s Co-Founder and Director of Communications says Danbro have ‘led the way’ with our model of investment, setting a ‘tremendous example’ for others to follow.
“It’s really because of Danbro leading the way in this model that we now have other businesses following suit,” she said. “Helen and Damian have most definitely paved the way for this. They’ve set such a tremendous example for how charities and corporate companies can work hand in hand to build sustainability and increase donor trust.”
Well, one new, easy way you can help is by using Amazon Smile.
Amazon Smile is a fantastic way for Amazon customers to support their favourite charity or foundation and do something amazing every time they shop. And, what’s more, it won’t cost you a penny.
To get involved, simply follow the instructions below and select The Danbro Foundation as your charity of choice. Amazon will then donate 0.5% of your net purchase price to us. It’s that simple.
Of course, we’d love it if you chose the Danbro Foundation as your preferred charity. But, whichever charity or foundation you decide to support, this is a fantastic, free initiative and a great opportunity to do something wonderful.
If you prefer to shop using a web browser:
Alternatively, if you shop using the Amazon app on your smartphone:
Amazon Smile in the app is NOT available for iPads or other tablet devices. So, if you’d prefer to use Amazon Smile on your tablet, remember to open smile.amazon.com in the browser instead.
Then, if you’re kind enough to select the Danbro Foundation as your chosen charity, we’ll receive a report each quarter letting us know how much has been raised via Amazon Smile.
Thank you!
The Foundation’s Executive Committee comprises employees from across the Danbro Group. This select group gives up their time once every quarter to make the key decisions in relation to the Foundation’s funding, marketing, and charitable efforts. Working alongside local groups, such as Street Angels, and international charities like Operation Orphan, the Danbro Foundation formalises the way in which the company gives back. It also enables the people who help generate the profits to have a big say in how and where the money gets spent.
What does the Danbro Foundation do?
The Danbro Foundation’s Board of Trustees meets once per quarter to discuss and consider new projects. They listen to guest speakers present and pitch their charities, ideas, and requests for funding. And, they make decisions on new and existing investments.To help Trustees decide which ventures to support, we have three core areas of focus:
- Working with local organisations to improve the lives and prospects of those living in our communities. To support and create opportunities for people.
- Supporting those who don’t have the backing of large funding bodies. We look for opportunities where our money will make a real, tangible difference to the communities that receive our backing and the impact it can have on the lives of certain individuals. That’s both at home and in the wider world.
- To be creative and flexible in our approach to help. To consider other ways in which we can help – sometimes over and above monetary contributions. So, while we may not always have the requisite funds to make a financial contribution, that doesn’t mean we can’t assist another way.
“Danbro has afforded me many opportunities to develop, both personally and professionally,” said Terry. “So, when the chance arose to be part of the Danbro Foundation, I applied without hesitation. As a member of the Foundation, I’m able to be part of a team that can genuinely help better the lives of other people.”

The Danbro Foundation & Operation Orphan
As we alluded to earlier, the Danbro Foundation, and the Danbro Group in general, have a long and proud association with international children’s charity, Operation Orphan.Operation Orphan are dedicated to improving the quality of life for orphans and vulnerable young people in the UK and around the world. They aspire to help as many children as possible in a holistic, sustainable, and culturally relevant way. These are sentiments shared by the Danbro Family. And, for over a decade, we’ve been committed to providing them with long-term, sustainable financial support. It’s a relationship that’s stood the test of time and one which continues to blossom.
Founders Helen Broughton MBE DL and Damian Broughton MBE have been trustees of Operation Orphan since the very beginning. Helen is the Chair and Damian the Treasurer, with the Danbro Group underwriting all the charity’s UK administrative costs.
That partnership has proved to be a catalyst for Operation Orphan’s growth. It’s made an enormous difference to the lives of so many children around the world.
Through the consistent funding that Danbro provides, along with free marketing from The Media Collective, Operation Orphan’s donors are safe in the knowledge that 100% of their contribution goes directly to helping children in need. Such as those affected by – and fleeing from – the conflict in Ukraine.
Company Briefing Fancy Dress Day
In fact, the Foundation recently encouraged Danbro employees to attend one of our quarterly Company Briefings in fancy dress. The stipulation being that participants (pictured) had to dress up as someone/something beginning with the same letter as their first name.From Cruella Deville to Cristiano Ronaldo and everything in-between (including a T-Rex, a Hot Dog, and an Egg Plant!), the team raised an amazing £413.82. The Foundation agreed to double this amount, meaning total proceeds of £827.64 raised for Operation Orphan’s emergency appeal.

Funds raised through the appeal are supporting the deployment of Operation Orphan’s Crisis Response Team in Moldova. A specialist team was dispatched to the country, which borders Ukraine, to help vulnerable and unaccompanied children caught up in the heartbreaking refugee crisis. Providing safety, food, clothing, and other essentials they are, as always, doing fantastic work and making a huge difference.
Going back to the essence of Danbro’s partnership with Operation Orphan, Cyrilyn Moore, the charity’s Co-Founder and Director of Communications says Danbro have ‘led the way’ with our model of investment, setting a ‘tremendous example’ for others to follow.
“It’s really because of Danbro leading the way in this model that we now have other businesses following suit,” she said. “Helen and Damian have most definitely paved the way for this. They’ve set such a tremendous example for how charities and corporate companies can work hand in hand to build sustainability and increase donor trust.”
Meet the team
The Danbro Foundation prides itself on contributing time, money, and valuable resource to charitable causes, playing an integral role in local life and society more generally. But who are the individuals that make up the Foundation? Here’s a brief comment from each of the Board of Trustees, who hail from across the Danbro Group.Helen Broughton MBE DL, CEO of the Danbro Group
Jenny Richmond, Operations Coordinator
Terry Glenister, IT Manager
Katie Gamble, Head of Group Compliance & Information
Leanne Edwards, Senior Personal Accountant
Liam Winstanley, Director of Danbro Financial Planning
Emma Cornah, Legal Counsel
Susan Hughes, Credit Controller
Sam Wright, Content Marketing Executive
Support the Danbro Foundation with Amazon Smile
The Danbro Foundation’s funding comes from a percentage of the Danbro Group’s profits. Our fabulous clients and employees are the ones who make the difference. However, we’re always looking for other ways to raise money too. So, what can you do to support the Danbro Foundation?Well, one new, easy way you can help is by using Amazon Smile.
Amazon Smile is a fantastic way for Amazon customers to support their favourite charity or foundation and do something amazing every time they shop. And, what’s more, it won’t cost you a penny.
To get involved, simply follow the instructions below and select The Danbro Foundation as your charity of choice. Amazon will then donate 0.5% of your net purchase price to us. It’s that simple.
Of course, we’d love it if you chose the Danbro Foundation as your preferred charity. But, whichever charity or foundation you decide to support, this is a fantastic, free initiative and a great opportunity to do something wonderful.
How to set up Amazon Smile
Setting up with Amazon Smile is super simple. Here’s how it works:If you prefer to shop using a web browser:
- Visit smile.amazon.com.
- Sign in with the same account you use for Amazon.
- Select your charity of choice (hint, hint, The Danbro Foundation).
- Start shopping! Remember to checkout at smile.amazon.com to generate donations for your chosen charity.
Alternatively, if you shop using the Amazon app on your smartphone:
- Open your Amazon Shopping app now.
- Navigate to the main menu.
- Tap on Settings, then select ‘Amazon Smile’.
- Select your charity. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to TURN ON Amazon Smile in the mobile app.
Amazon Smile in the app is NOT available for iPads or other tablet devices. So, if you’d prefer to use Amazon Smile on your tablet, remember to open smile.amazon.com in the browser instead.
Then, if you’re kind enough to select the Danbro Foundation as your chosen charity, we’ll receive a report each quarter letting us know how much has been raised via Amazon Smile.
Thank you!