WHAT IS THE ARTHUR GUINNESS FUND?
The Arthur Guinness Fund™ is an internal programme set up to further the legacy of Arthur Guinness and support social entrepreneurs around the world. The fund was launched and set up in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the lease for the St. James's Gate Brewery. Guinness & Co. is committed through The Arthur Guinness Fund to identifying and supporting social entrepreneurs globally with the skills and support required to deliver a measureable, transformational change to communities around the world.
The Killers' Brandon Flowers, said in 2010: "To take part in Arthur's Day, and to be involved in the incredible work that the Arthur Guinness Fund has done in empowering Social Entrepreneurs around the globe, is very exciting."
WHAT IS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
Social entrepreneurs are people who recognise social problems and use entrepreneurial thinking to create solutions designed to engender lasting, positive change. Whilst businesses tend to measure their performance in terms of both profit and society, social entrepreneurs focus solely on creating social good.
Find out more about Social Entrepreneurship
MESSAGE FROM OLIVER LOOMES,
GUINNESS GLOBAL BRAND DIRECTOR
PICKING UP WHERE ARTHUR LEFT OFF
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 and his family have been responsible for some of the most profound acts of corporate philanthropy in Irish history, creating 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. 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.
With the Arthur Guinness Fund™, we're proud to continue his good work: Guinness For Good™.
CURRENT 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...
OUR PARTNERS
Our partnerships with Ashoka globally, and Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) in Ireland ensure social entrepreneurs around the world have access to funding, expertise, support and a strong network for delivering their visions...