Who We Are

We exist for one reason: to help Caymanians prosper.

We are the Caymanians First Charitable Foundation. We invest in education, entrepreneurship, and community advocacy because we believe the Cayman Islands are nothing without their people, and no nation truly prospers while its own citizens are left behind.

Mission & Purpose

Our Purpose

We make no apologies for putting Caymanians first. That is our mission. That is our promise.

The Caymanians First Charitable Foundation exists to champion the prosperity, opportunity, and wellbeing of Caymanians. Through strategic investment in education, entrepreneurship, and professional advocacy, we serve as a catalyst for local success. We believe the Cayman Islands are nothing without their people, and that no nation can truly prosper while its citizens are left behind.

Neo-cubist painting of traditional Caymanian thatch weaving and straw hats.
Painterly study of a sailboat crossing calm Cayman waters beneath a warm golden sunset.

Our Vision

A Cayman that celebrates its people

We envision a Cayman where hard work and success are celebrated, not penalised; where common sense trumps performative virtue; and where leaders are more loyal to their own people than to global elites. We strive for a nation where every Caymanian can afford to live, work, and raise a family with dignity in their own country.

Our Principles

What we stand for, and what we do about it

We believe Cayman is its people. Every principle below is paired with the work that puts it into practice.

  1. Caymanians First.

    Every dollar we raise is spent for the benefit of Caymanians. Our programmes are designed by Caymanians, governed by a Caymanian board, and measured by what changes in Caymanian lives.

  2. Opportunity over dependency.

    We invest in Caymanians who want to build a future here. Skills for Success funds training, certification, and mentoring so that Caymanians can compete for the best jobs in their own economy.

  3. Financial security from the start.

    Eloise CASH Accounts give Caymanian children a savings base at birth, so that the habit of ownership begins early and no child starts from zero.

  4. Enterprise and hard work, celebrated.

    We back Caymanian entrepreneurs and tradespeople with practical support, and we tell their stories, because success earned at home is the best argument for the next generation to stay.

  5. Heritage as strength.

    We fund the preservation and teaching of Caymanian culture, crafts, and history. Cultural continuity is not nostalgia; it is what holds a community together through change.

  6. Accountability, starting with ourselves.

    We publish our accounts, name our board, and report our results. We expect the same transparency from every institution that spends money in the name of Caymanians, and we support work that holds them to it.

Every principle above puts Caymanians first — and we make no apologies for that.
Portrait of Don Seymour, Founder of the Caymanians First Charitable Foundation.

A Message from the Founder

Cayman has given much to many.

Our responsibility is to ensure Caymanians have the opportunity to thrive in their own country. Caymanians First Charitable Foundation was established to support education, ambition, and practical opportunity, not through slogans, but through action.

We believe in fairness, hard work, and investing in people who want to build a future here. Our commitment is to operate with integrity, transparency, and long-term purpose.

This foundation exists for Caymanians, today and for generations to come.

Don SeymourFounder, Caymanians First Charitable Foundation

Board & Leadership

The people behind the Foundation

Meet the people guiding the Foundation.

Transparency & Governance

Accountable Stewardship

The Caymanians First Charitable Foundation is an exempted limited guarantee foundation company, incorporated in the Cayman Islands on 3 November 2025 under the Companies Act and the Foundation Companies Act (Registrar of Companies No. AY-427735). It has been registered as a non-profit organisation under the Non-Profit Organisations Act with effect from 26 November 2025 (NPO Registration No. NP-721).

As a registered non-profit, the Foundation is subject to the oversight of the Registrar of Non-Profit Organisations. It files an annual return within six months of its 31 December financial year-end, maintains records of all donations received and funds applied, and operates under a written conflicts-of-interest policy. The Foundation's registered office is provided by Appleby Global Services (Cayman) Limited.

The Foundation has no political affiliation and does not fund political parties or candidates. Its funds are applied solely to charitable purposes for the benefit of Caymanians, as set out in its constitution.

Incorporated
3 Nov 2025
Exempted limited guarantee foundation company
Registration No.
AY-427735
Registrar of Companies
NPO No.
NP-721
Registered 26 Nov 2025 · Non-Profit Organisations Act

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