About
Stronger Together
Established in response to the hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, R3 Cayman Foundation focuses on Readiness, Relief and Recovery in the Cayman Islands.
R3’s mission is to help Cayman proactively prepare for, resiliently cope with and sustainably recover from manmade or natural emergencies and disasters.
With a founding contribution of CI$1M from the Kenneth B. Dart Foundation and a commitment to match a further CI$4M of donations, R3 is independently managed by an unpaid Board of Directors drawn from a range of business sectors and non-governmental community leaders. The foundation’s strong governance structure is supported by a former attorney general as Supervisor and the sitting Governor as Principal.
Balancing Cayman’s social, economic and environmental needs, R3 directs its grants to Cayman’s high-functioning and crisis-skilled non-profits. This giving philosophy lets community-centric organisations spend less time fundraising and more time carrying out the impactful programmes and services the Cayman community needs before, during and after a disastrous event or emergency.
“R3 Cayman Foundation made a significant investment in Literacy Is For Everyone (LIFE) with a CI$150,000 grant that covered the cost of approximately 357 laptops. Thank you R3 for helping us work towards equal access and opportunity for all children.”
– LIFE Former Executive Director Marilyn Connolly
Donors
AIMA
Cayman Finance Cares
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
Flowers Sea Swim
Greenlight RE
Green Tie Charitable Association
JTC Group
Kenneth B. Dart Foundation
Kensington Management Ltd.
Logic
Provenance Properties
RBC Bank
Tibbetts Family Foundation
Vistra Cayman Charitable Trust
Wheaton Precious Metals
Our individual donors who choose to remain anonymous
R3 Cayman Foundation Board of Directors
Dale Crowley – Chairman
Dale leads the board in R3's mission to support the Cayman Islands community in times of crisis. He brings a deep commitment to building partnerships to ensure the success of the foundation's Readiness, Relief and Recovery committees. Dale is qualified as both a barrister and attorney-at-law and has been practicing law in the Cayman Islands for over 25 years. He also serves as a board member and the New Generations Committee Chair of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman.
Woody Foster – Relief Committee Chair
As Managing Director of Foster’s, Woody brings years of business experience to the R3 Foundation. In addition to his role as Chairman of the R3 Relief Committee, Woody also chairs the Literacy Is For Everyone (LIFE) board and the Cayman Food Bank, and serves on the Education Council. He is also a past President of the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and a previous member of the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee.
Michael Meghoo - Readiness Committee Chair
Michael’s professional career commenced in 1994 after receiving a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Miami. Michael is currently the Principal of MJM Design Studio, an architecture firm which was formed in 2001.
Michael has served as a member of the Development Plan Appeals Tribunal, The National Trust Historic Advisory Committee, National Roads Authority Board and is currently vice chair of the YMCA Cayman Islands Board.
Jennifer Frizzelle – Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair
A former partner and CFO at KPMG, Jennifer brings extensive financial experience to the R3 Foundation. She currently serves as the Chair of the Audit, Compliance and Risk Policy Committee for Butterfield Bank Cayman Limited as well as Independent Director at CUC. Passionate about neurodiversity, she is a supporter of Inclusion Cayman and all efforts to support neurodiverse children in Cayman.
Sophie Ebanks Gibbs – Recovery Committee Chair
A former Director and Chief Operating Officer for Deutsche Bank (Cayman) Limited, Sophie brings 25+ years of diverse financial industry experience encompassing marketing, business development, and operations. Sophie worked part-time as the Executive Assistant for R3 from 2020 to 2021 and assisted with the establishment of and execution of operational procedures, ensuring compliance with the Foundation’s governing documents. Sophie is also a director with the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
Michelle Wight – Public Relations & Marketing Committee Chair
As co-founder and chief strategist at Not Your Standard, an award-winning Cayman Islands-based brand and communications agency, Michelle brings her expertise in brand strategy, business development and cross-channel communications to R3’s Public Relations & Marketing Committee. She previously led the Media Relations team for 100 Women in Finance in the Cayman Islands and sat on the not-for-profit’s NextGen Committee.
Jackie Doak – Fundraising Committee Chair
For 20 years, Jackie Doak has been involved in creating exceptional places, experiences and opportunities with the Dart organisation. She is a director at Dart Enterprises Ltd., where she provides strategic guidance to real estate, hospitality and retail businesses. Jackie serves on the Board of Directors for Cayman Finance and the Cayman Islands Family Office Association. She leads Dart’s efforts to attract investors, cultivate new businesses and diversify the Islands’ economy. Jackie also serves on the Board of Directors for the Kenneth B. Dart Foundation and Dart’s U.S.-based Interests, directing global communications and advising on long-term strategies for Dart’s worldwide landholdings, investments and conservation initiatives.
Sandra Edun-Watler - Board Member
As an Attorney and Director at SynRgy AML Services, Sandra has a wealth of knowledge and practical experience from all aspects of the AML/Compliance function. Sandra was previously the Head of the Compliance & Reporting Services for Mourant Governance Services in the Cayman Islands and has served on several international and local boards. She also guest lectures on AML at the Truman Bodden Law School, sits on various working groups and serves on the Finance Committee for R3.
Pilar Bush – Board Member
Pilar serves as Chief of Strategy in the Office of the Premier. She previously served as Executive Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Community Development for Dart and the country’s Director of Tourism and led a successful consulting practice. Pilar’s governance experience includes serving on various local and regional boards. She is passionate about education and youth, currently serving as Chairperson of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Deputy Chairman of the R3 Public Relations & Marketing Committee.
William Walmsley - Board Member
William is a former senior partner of Rawlinson & Hunter and former director of the firm’s licensed trust companies. He has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry specialising in private client services including international trust structures, private trust companies and purpose trusts, estate planning and wealth management. He acted as director for a number of large fund groups and trust companies registered and licensed in the Cayman Islands. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He is a former Vice Chairman and Treasurer of the Cayman Islands branch of STEP and former Board member of Cayman Finance. William is also a founding member of the Cayman branch of Help For Children (formerly Hedge Funds Care) and is a current elder of the Elmslie Memorial United Church.
Annikki Hill – Board Member
Currently dedicated to her coaching practice, Blue island Oracle, full time, Annikki is a former Attorney-at-Law with extensive experience in the healthcare sector. Previously a Manager and In-house Legal Counsel for Generali Worldwide @ International Healthcare Solutions, she also practiced as a part time Coach, and served the Cayman community in various positions such as the Deputy Chair of the Labour Appeals Tribunal, Chair of the Health Insurance Standing Committee of the Cayman Islands Insurance Association, and as a Director on the R3 Cayman Foundation Board.
Juliet Du Feu - Board Member
A seasoned Human Resources professional, in addition to founding and managing her own consulting firm, Juliet held the most senior HR roles at Dart Enterprises Ltd., Cayman Airways Ltd. and the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman. Juliet was also Head of Technical and Vocational Studies at the Community College (now UCCI). In addition to her current role as a Director of the R3 Foundation, Juliet currently serves as the Chairman of the Business Staffing Plan Board and has served previously on a number of other boards including the Education Council, the Tourism Apprenticeship Training Advisory Council and is a founding member of the Cayman Islands Society of Human Resources.
R3 Cayman Foundation Additional Oversight
Richard Coles – Supervisor
Having previously served as Attorney General for the Cayman Islands for six years, a Member of the Cabinet and Legislative Assembly, a Government Minister and acting Governor of the Cayman Islands, Mr. Coles is well positioned to serve as the R3 Supervisor. An experienced lawyer, Richard is a Fellow of the Caribbean Law Institute, and a member of the Law Society of England, the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, and the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies in London.
HE Governor Jane Owen - Principal
Governor Jane Owen serves as principal for the R3 Foundation, a key governance role with sole authority for the appointment and removal of supervisors. A highly experienced career diplomat, Governor Owen was appointed Governor to the Cayman Islands in April 2023. Having first joined the Foreign Office in 1987, Governor Owen served in Japan, Vietnam and India before being appointed as British Ambassador to Norway (2010) and Switzerland & Liechtenstein (2017). Her expertise will provide R3 with valuable global perspectives on how to best position the Cayman Islands for enduring resilience.
Timeline
March 2020:
Idea for foundation discussed with HE Governor and Premier
April 2020:
Foundation announced by HE Governor
May 2020:
R3 Cayman Foundation incorporated, Board appointed, and Chairman duly elected.
June 2020:
First R3 grants totalling CI$346,000 distributed to eight local non-profit organisations.
December 2020:
More than CI$1.3 million donated in R3 Grants to 21 local non-profit or exempted organisations.
In Kind Benefactors
Appleby (Cayman) Ltd.
Appleby Global Services (Cayman) Limited
Dart
KPMG
PwC