Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation Launches ‘Gift Of A Wish’ Campaign

- Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation commits £610,000 in donations to mark our late Chairman’s forthcoming 61st birthday
- Organisations and charities of all sizes are invited to apply for donations
- Diversity in applications welcome, as the Foundation seeks to support causes large and small
- Applications close Thursday 28 February

Khun Vichai, one of five victims of a tragic helicopter crash at King Power Stadium last October, would have turned 61 on 4 April, 2019.

And to mark the occasion, the Club’s charitable foundation, renamed in his honour, will donate up to £610,000 to causes in need through a campaign named ‘Gift Of A Wish’.

Khun Vichai’s birthday became a memorable fixture in the Leicester City calendar during his chairmanship, defined by his famed generosity to supporters during the nearest home matchday, where beer, cakes and gifts were the order of the day. And in maintaining that spirit of giving, the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation will grant a number of wishes in his name.

Charities and organisations of all sizes, supporting all types of cause and in need of various sums will be able to put projects forward for consideration. Applications will be studied by the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation Board of Trustees and a senior working group from within the Club.

Leicester City CEO Susan Whelan said: “Khun Vichai’s benevolence and generous acts were as varied as they were plentiful and it’s important that his Foundation continues in that spirit. He treated modest causes with the same respect and dignity that he showed to major beneficiaries and it is in that manner that we will continue to support those in need in our community.

“There were many causes close to Khun Vichai’s heart, which we would naturally like to see reflected in Gift Of A Wish. He cared deeply about people and their impact within the community, which will be a major consideration for the Foundation when assessing what I’m sure will be a great variety of applications.”

In eight years as Leicester City Chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha endeared himself not only to the Club’s supporters, but to the people of the city with his renowned kindness and philanthropy. As well as personal donations of over £4M to major causes such as Leicester Hospitals and medical research at the University of Leicester, Khun Vichai regularly offered private support to more modest causes in the city, with no desire for public recognition.

Following his death in October, the LCFC Foxes Foundation – the Club’s charitable arm he established to support causes in need in our community – was renamed in Khun Vichai’s honour. The Foundation continues to support worthy causes in Leicestershire and beyond.

Applications for support, detailing the nature of your cause, project and requested donation, should be submitted via the following method:

1. Click here and complete the application form.
2. Email VSgiftofawish@lcfc.co.uk with any questions.

Applications will close on Thursday 28 February, after which time a selection of causes will be selected by the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation Board of Trustees and a senior working group from within the Club.

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Please note: Awarded funds will be solely allocated for specific projects outlined on application. Priority will be given to the requests of local good causes, with a particular emphasis on those operating within the East Midlands/Leicestershire area. Please also note that regrettably we are unable to consider nor accept applications from any of the following:

- Applications for or on behalf of an individual;
- Applications for core funds, general costs, salaries, marketing or travel costs;
- Applications from third-party agencies on behalf of an organisation.

To ensure that your application is accepted, please complete all information requested above. We will be unable to accept incomplete applications.