About Our Foundation

Established following the passage of Hurricane Irma (2017)

Pure Anguilla Foundation is a non-profit entity formed under the Anguilla Foundation Act R.S.A. cA62 and which came into existence in 2017 following the passage of Hurricane Irma and the significant devastation which resulted from the strongest hurricane on record ever formed in the Atlantic.

The Founder

Josephine Gumbs-Connor

Founded by well known Anguillian Barrister and Solicitor Josephine Gumbs-Connor, Josephine brought together four other members who comprise the Council and whose skill set and experience span disciplines in the areas of finance, business, public relations and medicine.

Together, the highly respected individuals in their various fields represent a diverse panel who share the common interests of love for Anguilla and Caribbean People as a whole, and who intend seeking ways through philanthropy to develop the islands’ People and their circumstances, mitigate harsh circumstances affecting these small island states and their Peoples and build resiliency for the future.

Pure Anguilla Foundation

Purposes of the Foundation

The Foundation has a wide range of areas that will capture the attention of Donors wishing to support this Foundation:

The advancement of education
The prevention or relief of poverty
The advancement of sports
The advancement of health or saving of lives
The advancement of justice, conflict resolution or reconciliation
The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, or disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Any other charitable purpose

Purposes of the Foundation

The Foundation has a wide range of areas that will capture the attention of Donors wishing to support this Foundation:

The advancement of education
The prevention or relief of poverty
The advancement of sports
The advancement of health or saving of lives
The advancement of justice, conflict resolution or reconciliation
The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, or disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Any other charitable purpose

Mission

At Pure Anguilla Foundation, our unwavering mission is to uplift and transform communities in Anguilla through compassionate and sustainable initiatives. By leveraging the power of collective action and fostering partnerships, we strive to enrich the lives of the underserved, empowering them with education, healthcare, and socio-economic opportunities, while preserving and celebrating the island’s cultural and environmental heritage for generations to come.