The foundation, established in 2000 and based in London, invests in activities that advance its charitable objective through financial support in the form of grants, loans, and guarantees. Its board of trustees manages its assets, and it aims to deploy a blend of financial and non-financial resources to accelerate transformative innovation and harness private markets to deliver public benefit at scale. The foundation's model has been developed over the years, learning from both success and failure, to catalyze lasting social and environmental impact on a global scale.