Cosworth launches The Cosworth Foundation with a long-term commitment to local communities

Cosworth has established The Cosworth Foundation, a new charitable initiative that puts its people and their communities at the heart of its support. Its long-term mission is to champion smaller, lesser-known organisations where targeted support can make a meaningful and lasting difference.

“Cosworth’s success has always been built on the dedication of its people. The Cosworth Foundation gives us an opportunity to recognize that commitment by supporting the communities in which our employees live and work. We hope this initiative will make a meaningful and lasting difference for years to come.”

Gerald R. Forsythe, Chairman & CEO

The Foundation’s purpose goes beyond any single donation: it is a continuing commitment to local causes, with employees helping to shape its support through charity nominations.

Shaped by our people

Cosworth employees will help guide the Foundation’s support by nominating charities in their local communities. Their knowledge of those communities will bring forward causes that matter to the people who live and work there.

“At its heart, the Foundation has been created to make a meaningful difference in the communities around us,” said Michelle Foreman, Chief Financial Officer at Cosworth. “We are especially keen to champion smaller, lesser-known charities, where our support can create a visible, lasting impact. Just as importantly, the charities are nominated by Cosworth employees. We want colleagues to have a genuine voice in shaping where the Foundation directs its support and to shine a light on causes that matter in their communities.”

The mission in practice

One early example is a £4,000 donation to Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire (VIN), nominated by a Cosworth employee. The grant will support its Community Transport service, helping residents reach appointments, shops and social activities and stay connected.

“Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire is a great example of the kind of local organisation we hope the Foundation can help to strengthen,” Michelle added.

Russell Rolph, CEO of VIN, described the donation as “an act of amazing generosity”, thanking Cosworth’s staff for supporting a service that many residents rely on to stay socially connected.

Looking ahead

These first donations mark the beginning, not the limit, of The Cosworth Foundation’s ambition. In the months ahead, we look forward to sharing the stories behind the causes it supports, bringing that commitment to life through the people and organisations it reaches.