WHAT IS THE ARTHUR GUINNESS FUND™?
The ARTHUR GUINNESS FUND™ is a six million euro internal programme created by Guinness & Co with the sole purpose of supporting charities and organisations in markets around the world where GUINNESS® is sold. Each year The ARTHUR GUINNESS FUND aims to identify and incentivise leading global social entrepreneurs with the skills and support required to deliver measurable, transformational change to communities around the world.
PICKING UP WHERE ARTHUR LEFT OFF
The ARTHUR GUINNESS FUND was established in 2009 as part of our 250th anniversary celebrations. Arthur Guinness and his family have been responsible for some of the most profound acts of corporate philanthropy in Irish history and created a legacy of goodness that continues in our company today. As an enlightened entrepreneur Arthur Guinness had the vision to improve the communities and lives of the citizens where his products were sold around the world. With the ARTHUR GUINNESS FUND, we’re proud to continue his good work.
MESSAGE FROM BRIAN DUFFY,
GUINNESS GLOBAL BRAND DIRECTOR
The mighty GUINNESS® stout surge starts with one bubble. The heritage of the great GUINNESS® brand started with one man. Arthur Guinness had an approach to life and positive social progress that has rippled through communities for over 250 years. He chose to invest his skills, energy and good fortune into activities that affected many people and many communities. He and his descendants took his products, his values and social philosophy to the far reaches of the world before others had spread beyond their own locality. His philosophy and impact as an individual affected many people.
THE PROJECTS
From Ireland to West Africa to Indonesia, find out how the ARTHUR GUINNESS FUND is supporting social entrepreneurship and helping create a positive social impact on communities all over the world…
THE STORY
Spanning more than 250 years, the Guinness story is one of passion, dedication and inspiration. Plus a few toucans for good measure...