We exist thanks to the inspiration of our founder, Dame Hilary Cropper, who, as head of one of the fastest-growing and most successful companies in the Information Technology sector in the 1990's, more than earned her impressive reputation.

As Chief Executive of Xansa plc, she led the company to a successful flotation on the London Stock Exchange and pioneered an innovative approach to outsourcing, including the first UK acquisition of an Indian technology company. She also served as a director of Barclays Bank and the UK Post Office and her accomplishments were recognised in the award of her Damehood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2004.

Sadly, she died shortly afterwards following a brave fight against cancer.

Hilary's charitable vision was to benefit a cause close to her heart. Many visits to South Africa had fostered a love for the country and its people and, believing children to be at greatest risk from the effects of poverty and HIV/AIDS, she and her family chose this as the focus of their philanthropic efforts.

The work of the Foundation ensures that her dream lives on and her endowment ensures that currently approximately ZAR1,000,000 a year is available for disbursements.

We are also looking to the future and exploring ways in which we can deliver a vocational programme, Project Pinotage, that will ensure that otherwise disadvantaged school leavers can  move into employment following matriculation. 

Click here to read more about Project Pinotage.

© Copyright 2008 The Dame Hilary Cropper
Charitable Foundation Limited
UK Registered Charity No. 1101905

Created by Trilbi