Ideas to Develop.
Projects to Build Together.

Proposed Heritage Focus

Historic western Anatolia.

One proposed geographical focus brings together seven historic centres of western Anatolia. It would guide exploration of suitable buildings at least 1,000 years old and opportunities for conservation and public access.

• Ephesus
• Smyrna
• Pergamon
• Thyatira
• Sardis
• Philadelphia
• Laodicea

The next step would be to identify specific buildings and assess significance, condition, ownership and realistic opportunities for appropriate use. Conservation advice, owner participation and authorisations would be essential before any work could proceed. The listed centres are areas of interest, not announced restoration projects.

Other concepts for public benefit.

• Proposed Concept

  A school with an agreed future

  A school concept could connect construction with educational use, ongoing operation and eventual transfer. Evidence of local need, a suitable site and consultation with education authorities would come first. Agreements would establish funding, governance, maintenance and each party’s responsibilities.

• Proposed Concept

  Scholarships and learning support

  A programme could help students who show academic achievement or potential and face financial barriers, through scholarship assistance and support for learning materials, transport or other documented educational needs. Before applications could open, an available budget, published eligibility criteria, duration and fair selection process would be required.

• Proposed Concept

  Practical support for children

  This concept would examine assistance for children who have lost one or both parents or are without adequate family care. The first step would be to identify needs and professional partners. Safeguarding and clear responsibilities would guide practical education-related or essential support.

• Proposed Concept

  Helping patients reach care

  A project could address transport, appointments or other barriers faced by patients without sufficient support. A healthcare facility remains a separate possibility for investigation, requiring professional review of feasibility, staffing, licensing, governance and sustainable operation.

Bring your own proposal.

A useful proposal starts with the need it addresses, the people it would benefit, a possible location and the support required. Early ideas are welcome; a finished project plan is not necessary.

We would review the public benefit, fit with the foundation’s developing aims, feasibility, budget, permissions and continuing obligations. An initial discussion does not mean a project has been approved or funded.

Support may be discussed through cash, property-use rights or both. The proposed €100,000 formation target is collective, with smaller contributions welcome. Project-specific budgets and contribution conditions would be agreed separately.