About Us Our Sponsors Our sponsors The work of Chess in Schools and Communities would not be possible without the diverse charitable support we have received over the years. Learn more about what your help can do. Our major sponsors include: XTX Markets Leading algorithmic trading firm which seeks to automate all aspects of their business. XTX Markets' mission is to be the leading financial technology firm for fair and efficient markets. The firm partners with institutional clients, counterparties and trading venues globally to deliver liquidity in the Equity, FX, Fixed Income, and Commodity markets. Mathematics Education for Social Mobility and Excellence Mathematics Education for Social Mobility and Excellence (MESME) exists to support students from all backgrounds to achieve mathematical excellence, so that they go on to have a greater and richer range of future personal, employment and economic choices. John Lyon's Charity John Lyon's Charity has given over £100 million in support of education initiatives across north-west London since 1991. CSC is delighted to be working on a 3-year project to expand our activities in this part of the capital with the support of John Lyon's Charity. This follows previous projects in Barnet and across seven boroughs in 2016-2017, the latter benefitting 19 schools. DeepMind Google DeepMind, the company behind the groundbreaking Alpha self-teaching AI, is supporting Chess in Schools and Communities in a pioneering project with UCL Academy in Camden, and hosted the first round of our flagship London Chess Classic in 2017. The Kusuma Trust The Kusuma Trust gives grants to causes, organisations and people that are making a positive difference to society. They choose partners based on their shared values and mutual interests – creating access to opportunities, improving health and well-being, and investing in our communities and environment. The Angus Lawson Memorial Trust The Angus Lawson Memorial Trust (ALMT) is a registered children's charitable trust striving to mitigate the suffering of the world's most marginalised children.The ALMT was founded to create a lasting legacy for Angus Lawson who, despite no longer being with us, continues to impact children's lives across the World. The ALMT provide targeted grants and support to organisations working towards its shared mission. London Borough of Newham The 'Every Child a Chess Player' partnership between Chess in Schools and Communities and the London Borough of Newham was launched in March 2013, aiming to give every child in the Borough the opportunity to benefit from chess. The partnership has been growing ever since, and we now teach chess in 18 schools, eight libraries and three community centres. Newham players have been successful in national and international competition - learn more here. The Lohia Foundation The Lohia Foundation is a charitable trust which was founded by Mr. Mohan Lal Lohia. Mr. M.L. Lohia, a citizen of India, spent most of his professional life outside of India and established textile business in South East Asia under the trademark of Indorama. The Lohia Foundation focuses on education and healthcare related initiatives. The Sheriffs' and Recorder's Fund Founded in 1808, the Fund gives small grants to ex-prisoners and their families in London, to help them stop offending and start a new life. CSC is delighted to be working on a project in our Prisons' Programme with the support of the Sheriffs' and Recorder's Fund. We would also like to express our gratitude to: The Vincit FoundationDelanceyThe Alan & Babette Sainsbury Charitable FundThe Lancashire FoundationThe Transform FoundationUnited Way WorldwideThe Ford Britain TrustEast Village London E20The Eleanor Rathbone Charitable TrustThe Elizabeth Rathbone Charitable TrustBristol City CouncilThe Grantham Yorke TrustThe Edgar E Lawley Charitable FoundationThe Daisy TrustHelp a Capital ChildInvestecThe Big Lottery FundVodafoneThe Summerfield Charitable TrustThe Wakeham TrustDr. Edwards and Bishop King's Fulham CharityWinton PhilanthropiesThe David Wood Memorial TrustThe Mercers' CompanyHammersmith United CharitiesEFG Private BankThe Red Hill TrustThe Michael John Norwood Memorial TrustThe British Chess Educational TrustThe Tony and Anusha Stewart FoundationBarclaycardThe Education Endowment FoundationThe Walter Guinness Charitable Trust Manage Cookie Preferences