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The Screwfix Foundation

The Screwfix Foundation

Financial services

The Screwfix Foundation is a registered charity set up in 2013. It is passionate about making a difference to communities across the UK. The Screwfix Foundation is a grant giving charity with a c

Resolution Foundation

Resolution Foundation

Audit and Consulting

The Resolution Foundation is an independent British think tank established in 2005. Its stated aim is to improve the standard of living of low- and middle-income families

The Prince's Foundation

The Prince's Foundation

Science and education

The Prince's Foundation is an educational charity established in 1986 by Charles, Prince of Wales to teach and demonstrate in practice those principles of traditional urban design and a

Nano Foundation

Nano Foundation

Financial services

Nano provides open access to anyone in the world wanting to transfer value instantly, without fees and in an eco-friendly way. The Nano Foundation is a not-for-profit organization and alongside other

The Brigitte Bardot Foundation

The Brigitte Bardot Foundation

Other

The Brigitte Bardot Foundation is a French foundation dedicated to animal protection created by French actress Brigitte Bardot in 1986. Since 1992, the foundation has been recognized as a "public

The Guardian Foundation

The Guardian Foundation

Other

The Guardian Foundation's work is to promote global press freedom and access to liberal journalism.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Financial services

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is a charity which conducts and funds research aimed at solving poverty in the UK. JRF's stated aim is to "inspire action and change that will create a p

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Matthew Fox

Actor Born July 14, 1966, in Crowheart, WY; son of Francis (a rancher) and Loretta (a teacher) Fox; married Margherita Ronchi, August, 1992; children: Kyle Allison, Byron. ...

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx

December 13, 1967 • Terrell, Texas Actor, comedian, musician Although he worked as an actor and comedian for many years, it wasn't until 2005 that Jamie Foxx became hug...

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Janet Frame

Born Janet Paterson Frame, August 28, 1924, in Dunedin, New Zealand; died of leukemia, January 29, 2004, in Dunedin. Author. One of New Zealand's most famous literary exports, Janet Frame ...

Radio France

Radio France

Advertising and media

Radio France is the French national public radio broadcaster. Organization General In September 2019, a bill emanating from the Ministry of Culture announces the creation of “Fran

Agence France-Presse

Agence France-Presse

Advertising and media

Agence France-Presse is a French international news agency headquartered in Paris, France. Its origins date back to 1835, when it was founded as Havas, the world's oldest news agency. In August 1944,

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Philip L. Francis

President and Chief Executive Officer of PetSmart Born in 1946, in Illinois; son of a farmer and a librarian; married Juanita Francis, c. 1971; children: four. Edu...

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

Born: January 17, 1706 Boston, Massachusetts Died: April 17, 1790 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania American scholar, diplomat, author, sci...

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Tommy Franks

United States Army general Born Tommy Ray Franks, June 17, 1945, in Wynnewood, OK; married Cathryn (maiden name, Carley; March 22, 1969); children: Jacqueline. Edu...

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Claire M. Fraser

Research scientist and biologist Born November 5, 1955; married J. Craig Venter (a scientist), 1981. Education: Graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti...

Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com

Communication and Internet

Freelancer is an Australian freelance marketplace website, which allows potential employers to post jobs that freelancers can then bid to complete. Founded in 2009, its headqu

Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud

Born: May 6, 1856 Freiberg, Moravia (now Czech Republic) Died: September 23, 1939 London, England Austrian psychologist, author, and...

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John Frieda

Hairstylist and entrepreneur Born July 5, 1951, in England; married Lulu (a pop singer; born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie), 1976 (divorced, 1994); children: Jordan (son)...

Robert Frost

Robert Frost

Born: March 26, 1874 San Francisco, California Died: January 29, 1963 Boston, Massachusetts American poet Robert Fros...

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