Eve Branson Foundation
The Eve Branson Foundation supports communities in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains through craft training, livelihood skills and education. Founded by Eve BransonEve BransonEve Branson (1924–2021) was a British philanthropist, writer and former flight attendant, and Richard Branson’s mother. She founded the Eve Branson Foundation to support crafts, vocational training and communities in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains.Open the full entry, it dates its origins differently in its biography and timeline, to 2005 and 2006 respectively.
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Key facts
2005–2006Origins and differing foundation dates
2008–2017Craft centres and training
The first craft centre opened in Tansghart in 2008, followed by training in weaving, sewing and carpentry. The programs seek to create livelihood opportunities through skills and products.[2]
2019–2023Community facilities and education
The timeline records a water-well project in 2019, a 2022 Virgin AtlanticVirgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic is a British airline founded by Richard Branson in 1984, providing long-haul passenger and cargo services. It operates a transatlantic joint venture with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM, joined SkyTeam in 2023 and appointed Josh Bayliss chair in 2026.Open the full entry fundraising climb supporting a study centre in Asni, and hotel retail opportunities for handmade products in 2023. Its work combines infrastructure, education and market access.[2]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Eve Branson Foundation: Official link: https://evebransonfoundation.org.uk/ (opens in a new window).[1]
Richard BransonRichard BransonRichard Branson is a British entrepreneur and founder of Virgin Group. Beginning with a youth magazine and mail-order records, he expanded into aviation, leisure, telecommunications, finance and commercial spaceflight. He also founded Virgin Unite and is known for ballooning expeditions and his 2021 suborbital flight.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson (opens in a new window).[1][3]
Virgin Limited EditionVirgin Limited EditionVirgin Limited Edition is Richard Branson’s collection of boutique retreats, private islands and safari camps across the Caribbean, Europe and Africa. It shares parent Virgin Hotels Collection with the urban lifestyle brand Virgin Hotels.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virginlimitededition.com/ (opens in a new window).[1][4]
Virgin Atlantic: Official link: https://www.virginatlantic.com/ (opens in a new window).[2][5]
Eve Branson: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/eve-branson (opens in a new window).[1][2][6]
Virgin UniteVirgin UniteVirgin Unite is Virgin Group’s charitable foundation, established by Richard Branson in 2004. It supports partnerships addressing social and environmental issues and helped develop initiatives including The Elders and The B Team, which have their own governance.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/virgin-unite (opens in a new window).[1][7]