The Belforte Foundation was created out of love for animals. Our kind Founder set up and left her estate to The Belforte Foundation on her passing. The reason for this was simple… so her legacy of loving animals could live on.
And today, we are proud to be carrying that legacy forward – helping humans to help animals, day in, day out.
We help give them a voice. Defenders of the defenceless.
We stand up for those that should never stand alone. From furry friends to wonderous wildlife, we bridge the gap between those in need and those willing to lend a helping hand.
By supporting, advocating and championing volunteers, animal charities and non-profits, we ensure that every creature – great and small – receives the care, kindness and compassion they deserve.
Because the wellbeing of ever being is our responsibility and we stand united in our legacy:
To help humans help animals.
We know that kind hearted animal-loving people, just like our Founder and our team, are the backbone of the animal welfare sector. We recognise and appreciate their hard work and dedication in helping enhance the lives of animals in need.
That’s why at The Belforte Foundation we exclusively offer grants to smaller animal organisations who are often ineligible to access grant funding from many grant givers, with a simple application process.
Trustee
Ugo is a highly experienced lawyer, qualified in both Italy and the UK. With over 20 years of experience, he advises individuals and businesses in both countries. Alongside his legal work, Ugo is passionate about animal welfare and along with the Founder, set up The Belforte Trust to support this cause.
Trustee
Emanuela is a financial services expert and Founder and CEO at
Sevva AI.
Having worked in the financial sector for many years across a variety of bluechip organisations, she also has an MBA from the Said Business School at the University of Oxford and is a qualified executive business coach.
Trustee
Francesca is a Solicitor with a vast experience in dealing with private client matters, including the administration of trusts and estates. She routinely assists charitable beneficiaries and advises trustees of charitable and non-charitable trusts on their duties and powers.
Advisor
Having headed up organisations including ProVeg UK, IFAW UK and Care for the Wild International, and having worked for leading rescue organisations including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Cats Protection, he now operates on a freelance basis helping animal charities maximise their impact and potential.