Edward Bickham

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

KPMG LLP (United Kingdom) provides audit, advisory, and tax services. Its audit and assurance services encompass accounting advisory, financial reporting publications, financial state audit, internal audit, and revenue recognition. The firm's tax and pension services include statutory residency test, pension, personal tax investigations, tax management consulting, tax technology, legal services, tax value chain, employment issues, indirect tax, and tax policy cycle. KPMG was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in London, the United Kigdom.

Leonard Cheshire Disability provides disability support services. Its services include disability care and support, supported living, domiciliary support, day services, resource centres, rehabilitation, respite care, personal support and training and assistance for those looking for work. The company was founded by Leonard Cheshire on May 22, 1948 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Economic Club of New York operates as a nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonpolitical organization. The company was founded by J.W. Beatson in 1907 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Carers UK provides advice and information and campaign for change. It offers allowance, benefits, consultancy & training and equipment & technology to the carers. The company was founded by Mary Webster in 1963 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Silver Institute operates as a non-profit international association. The firm offers leading silver mining houses, refiners, bullion suppliers, manufacturers of silver products and wholesalers of silver investment products. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Shine Group Ltd. operates as a media production company. It broadcasts dramas, factual, and features. The company was founded by Elisabeth Murdoch in 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Nacro Community Enterprises Ltd. engages in the provision of care and resettlement of offenders. It specializes in crime reduction, housing, criminal record issues, education programmers, offender management, professional training, advice on criminal records, advice on employment law, training and work placements and housing partnerships with landlords. The company was founded in March 1966 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Disasters Emergency Committee is a UK-based organization that aims to provide equal opportunities for children. The British company works to protect children during times of disaster and crisis. The organization brings together 15 leading aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently when large-scale disasters hit countries without the capacity to respond. The non-profit company was founded in 1963, and Saleh Saeed has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

ActionAid UK operates as an international charity working with the poorest women and girls in the world, changing lives for good. The company was founded by Cecil Jackson-Cole in 1972 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The International Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics aims to improve the physical, mental, reproductive, and sexual health and wellbeing of women worldwide. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company leads program activities, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Ruth Wamae is the Project Manager for the Accelerating Measurable Progress and Leveraging Investments for Postpartum Haemorrhage Impact (AMPLI-PPHI) initiative at the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS), and she shares her professional experiences responding to PPH and highlights the importance of collaboration to prevent maternal deaths and disabilities caused by it. The company was founded in 1954 by Hubert de Watteville, and Mary Ann Lumsden has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Amref Health Africa is a non-governmental international organization committed to improving health and healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa. The Kenyan company began as the Flying Doctors, providing surgical services to remote communities using light aircraft. The non-profit company's approach is community-based, making the people they reach partners rather than just beneficiaries. The company's priorities have since expanded to strengthen health systems and train African health workers to respond to the continent's most critical health challenges. Over 97%% of their staff are Africans, so they are always tackling African challenges with African expertise. Amref Health Africa is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with offices in 35 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Githinji Gitahi has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Green Seal, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that aims to transform the economy for a healthier, greener world. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company pioneered the ecolabeling movement and are among the world's most trusted ecolabels for cleaning products. The company is currently developing criteria for a sustainable packaging recognition program for producers of consumable products.