2023 in Review

2023 was a year of reflection and growth for us. Throughout the year, we made a deliberate choice to prioritize internal development, delving into our collective journey over the past three years.

Chairman’s Letter

Dear friends and partners,

2023 was a year of reflection and growth for us. Throughout the year, we made a deliberate choice to prioritize internal development, delving into our collective journey over the past three years.

During our formative years, we embraced a 'sandbox' approach, collaborating with partners across various issues and scales. From these experiences, we've learned a fundamental truth: lasting success is rooted in cultivating enduring relationships. We've discovered that the most
impactful outcomes emerge from collaborative efforts and co-creation with trusted partners, often those closest to the challenges at hand.

Recognizing that authentic transformation thrives on strong relationships and collaboration, we're now shifting our focus to empowering individuals with innovative ideas within their communities. Our goal is to provide them with the tools and support needed to enact tangible change. I am thrilled to unveil our new 5-year strategy in this annual report, alongside our
refreshed vision and mission. To facilitate this new phase of growth, ECCA Family Foundation has taken its first steps as a standalone entity whilst North-East Family Office will continue to support the Foundation on critical functions such as finance, IT, and investment advisory. This transition underscores our unwavering commitment to aligning our philanthropic goals more closely with our aspirations.

As a learning organization, I take pride in witnessing our genuine dedication to adaptation, learning, and evolution.

Although we did not welcome any new partnerships this year, our existing partners continued to work tirelessly, delivering outstanding impact in their respective areas of focus. Their efforts have enabled lives to flourish, as you'll discover in the stories shared within this report.

I can’t wait to see the new partnerships we will embark on next year as our 5-year strategy unfolds.

Christian Algot Enevoldsen

Founder and Chairman, ECCA Family Foundation

ECCA Snapshot

IMPACT

Since 2020, our support has enabled our partners
and projects to collectively achieve:

Thriving Nature

27,322 MT

OF PLASTIC WASTE
REMOVED, UPCYCLED OR AVOIDED
FROM NATURE

(Equivalent to 3035 adult
whale sharks)

29 Hectares

of land and ocean
protected and restored

(Equivalent to almost 40
soccer fields)

20

Products,
Technologies,
or Solutions

scaled to promote nature
protection or restoration

THRIVING COMMUNITIES

439

People's Livelihoods

directly improved by increased
jobs and income stream

21 People

experienced social change due
to engagement with arts

(Leading to new connections,
greater sense of belonging, or
increased agency)

149 People

SUPPORTED INTO EMPLOYMENT
THROUGH TRAINING, SKILLING AND
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

KEY FIGURES

USD

$6.61M

cumulative grant commitments since FY2020

USD

$4.5M

cumulative impact investment made through ECCA Trust since FY2020

Our Focus Areas

  • Nature: EcoSystems
  • Nature: Oceans
  • Communities: Arts
  • Communities: Underserved

Our Geography

  • Thailand
  • Denmark
  • Singapore

Partnerships spotlight

A Year of Making
Waves of Impact with
Our Partners

Thriving Nature

  • Clean & Sustainable Oceans

    SecondMuse

    Scaling innovations for a circular plastic economy in Thailand.

    14,806 Metric Tons

    Of Plastics Waste Diverted

    US$ 222K

    Additional Caption invested

  • Clean & Sustainable Oceans

    Advancing towards a plastic-free ocean.

    1,786 Metric Tons

    Of Plastics Recovered In 2023 Alone

    89 Livelihoods

    Formalized And Sustained

  • Land-based Ecosystem

    Restoring soil health through regenerative agriculture.

    100% Farmers in Program

    have stopped using chemical on their plots completely and are implementing regenerative practices

    100% Farmers in Program

    remained debt free

Thriving Communities

  • Underserved Communities

    The Freedom Story

    Scaling child trafficking prevention through education.

    Screening and Assessments

    Identifying at-risk children through rigorous screening

    Child Development

    Implementing a core curriculum focused on child development

  • Underserved Communities

    Empowering youth with autism towards sustained employment.

    70 Tertiary-Education PWDs with ASD

    Enrolled In The Program

    27 PWDs

    Employed For More Than 3 Months

  • Arts for Social Change

    Navigating hopes, dreams, and challenges through creativity.

    572 Unique Children

    Attending TTDK Activities Across The 3 Houses

    Culturelab BS, Brøndby Strand

    Completed

Looking Ahead

  • Looking ahead, we're dedicated to strengthening our connections with the wider community, reintroducing ourselves and seeking like-minded collaborators and co-learners.
  • Fortify our impact framework and methodology by diligently gathering data on our operational process and their outcomes.
  • Executing our 5-year strategy, primed for integrating new partnerships that align with our approach.
  • Enhance our team’s capabilities by recruiting a senior position based in Thailand, thereby solidifying our operational reach and effectiveness in the region.
  • To us, a thriving community means everyone is happy, regardless of nationality, culture, or identity. Join us in celebrating the simple, universal joy that brings us all together.

Thank you to all our partners, friends, and collaborators for a joyful 2023!