The trustees of the Buffini Chao Foundation believe that the social impact of the pandemic and lockdown will fall heavily on children and young people. More than ever it is important for philanthropists to fund projects that can provide help, opportunity and hope for young people. Consequently, Sir Damon and Debbie Buffini have agreed to significantly increase the level of resources available to the Foundation at this time. As ever, the Foundation values diversity and equal opportunity in society and expects the programmes they support to do likewise.