Sumerian Foundation
Chris West is currently a Partner at Sumerian Partners, where the focus is on advising families and foundations on capital allocation for maximum impact. In addition to this role, Chris also serves as a Board Member at Impact Europe and Chairman of the Board at Kent Wildlife Trust. With a background as a Director at Shell Foundation and Trustee at Overseas Development Institute, along with previous experience as a Senior Environment Adviser at the Department for International Development, Chris brings a wealth of expertise in sustainable development and strategic advising.
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Sumerian Foundation
Sumerian Foundation (www.sumerianfoundation.org) enables early stage social enterprises to achieve viable growth and impact.in their efforts to tackle different dimensions of social inequality in any part of the UK We have a long track record as an “impact first” investor, and provide assistance tailored to the specific needs of each organisation. This includes skills support and mentorship that draws on our own operational experience of starting and growing charities and small businesses, together with patient and flexible finance typically between £75,000 to £200,000.