About Us

The Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation was established in 2016 by Philomena Hilliard Sigmund and her husband, Mark Sigmund, following the sale of the business which she founded in 1991.

Philomena, an entrepreneur with a successful 40-year career in financial services, is the Chair of the Foundation. In the early years the Foundation funded a range of mental health, education for girls, water and sanitation, and microfinance projects, both in the US and overseas.

The Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (Company registration number 9524980) and registered with the Charity Commission for England & Wales (Charity number 1162732).The Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation’s strategic direction and funding decisions are overseen by our Board of Trustees, which is made up of four leaders and four independent external trustees.

Our Vision

The Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation will be a transformative force, working for social justice through effective philanthropy. Empowering a global community of organisations and individuals, providing leadership and resources to break down the barriers to progress. Inspiring others to engage and multiplying our impact by enabling people to become active citizens. Creating spaces for passionate people to develop their ideas and apply their talents for the good of everyone.

Our Mission

To be an effective and independent funder, using all our resources to create opportunities and support social change. We partner with inspiring organisations and individuals to make sure that people facing disadvantage are at the heart of leading change and designing solutions to overcome inequality.

Our Aim

To support the development of underprivileged sections of society through partnership, support and capacity building. We believe in sustainable development. Our programmes aim to give street-connected children in europe the support needed to create better futures.

Our values

Our Passion

We are united by an urgent drive to deliver real change. We share a deep commitment to, and enthusiasm for, our partners and the causes we care about.

Our Professionalism

We approach philanthropy with an optimistic realism and our team is dedicated to learning and improving. We expect professionalism from our partners and will support them to be effective in their fields.

Our Integrity

We will always provide the funding and support that is most needed. Whether it’s core funding or high risk projects; we will be there for real, not for show. Our relationships are built on trust and commitments and all of our partners are entitled to honesty, transparency and fair dealing.

Our Annual Donation Program

Our primary method of support is through our annual donation Program, where we provide donation to non-profit organisations that use education, training and development to equip young Individuals with financial literacy, educational and employability support and resources.

Our purpose is to improve financial resilience in the communities that we operate in by combining financial resources.

What some of Our lucky Beneficiaries say about us

“The Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation’s generous donation of food and beverages helps us keep costs lower so that we can ensure our events are successful fundraisers. This support from MHOF allows us to continue and broaden our mission of preservation of parklands for the educational, recreational and cultural benefit of all”

Michael Francis
Assistant Director of Public Healt

“The support of The Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation has been a valuable asset to Faithful Friends Animal Society. Their support has directly impacted the success of our events and therefore increased our ability to serve more pets and people in our community. We are honored to have such a dedicated community partner!”

Veronica Benjamin
Faithful Friends Animal Society

“Downtown Visions has been honored to receive support from the Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation over the years. And we are impressed by the family’s devotion to the community, buying locally sourced products and personally being involved.”

Ludovic Brandon
Downtown Visions