Cummings V. Zuill Award - Our Pandemic Response

For everyone in Bermuda, these are strange times indeed. In the face of uncertainty for the third sector brought on by the global pandemic, the Cummings V. Zuill Leadership Award will be offering 100% support, up to $3000, for individuals seeking training in support of third sector programmes.

As we grapple with the impact of Covid-19 on the most needy in our society, the third sector has proudly risen to the challenge. Organisations are providing meals, counselling, safety from violence, transportation, shelter for the homeless and much more. However, these same organisations depend heavily on a small staff, charitable donations and a strong cadre of volunteers to carry out work which is necessary to hold together the fabric of our community. The socio-economic impact of Covid-19 is such that the ‘supply’ of these ‘components’ will become more scarce while the need for them will be greater.

Looking into the future, the Cummings V. Zuill Leadership Award recognises the third sector will be more impactful and effective with leaders who have strategic vision and can plan, organise and execute in a time of great transition and constant change.

Further, the Leadership Award is aware that individuals associated with the third sector, who have been furloughed or made redundant, can benefit from training opportunities that enhance an existing skill set or build new skill sets.

For a limited time, the Leadership Award is making available 100% “Covid-19” funding, up to $3000, for training and development. The application form contains the submission information. Apply Now!

Cummings V. Zuill Award - Awards for the Year Ending 2018

The Cummings V Zuill Award Committee reviews most applications quarterly, the deadlines being end of May, August, November and February each year. For applicants seeking less than $500, those applications are reviewed as and when received.

Since its inception, the Committee has awarded a total of $420,772. The total number of awards granted is 383 and, in the process, 67 non-profit organisations in Bermuda were assisted.

In 2018, the Committee granted $47,888 in awards. The organisations assisted were:

  • The Reading Clinic

  • Spirit of Bermuda

  • Centre on Philanthropy

  • YouthNet

  • The Family Centre

  • Agape House

  • CURB

  • Phenomenal People

  • PRIDE

  • Raleigh Bermuda

  • The Anglican Church

  • Chewstick

  • Midlands Height Church

  • Age Concern

Six additional charities were assisted as the Zuill Award supported 10 applicants attending the Centre on Philanthropy’s bi-annual third sector conference. In addition to supporting conference attendance in Bermuda and overseas, as well as a variety of training courses and workshops, the Cummings V Zuill Award helped two individuals studying for a BSc in Human Services and an MA in Youth Work & Community Development, respectively.

If your non-profit organisation would benefit from assistance, check this website for application details.

Cummings V. Zuill Leadership Award - 2014 Awards

The Cummings V. Zuill Leadership Award Committee assesses, on a quarterly basis, applications seeking more than $500 in financial support. For those requesting amounts less than $500, the Committee assesses the applications as and when they are received.

In 2014, the Award Committee agreed funding for nine individuals and four groups in the amount of $26,829. Of that amount, $15,079 was paid out and $11,750 was deferred.

The organisations receiving 2014 Award funding were: the Bermuda Coalition, Centre on Philanthropy, Family Centre, Greenrock, Centre Against Abuse, Salvation Army and PRIDE. 

The programmes supported included overseas conferences and leadership forums, the Streetwise MBA programme at the Bermuda College and addiction treatment training. 

Since its inception, the Cummings V. Zuill Leadership Award has contributed almost $250,000 to 168 individuals working with 45 of Bermuda's third sector organisations.