How the Trust Fund Works
The Trust Fund was established in June 2008 by decision of the Nordic Council of Ministers upon the initiative of the European Commission. The Trust Fund is legally represented by the Nordic Council of Ministers through its secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Trust Fund operates in accordance with the following principles:
- The Trust Fund finances core expenses of the European Humanities University, including administration, through two annual disbursements based on an annual budget approved by the EHU Governing Board.
- Donations can be accepted from governments, governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations such as foundations, as well as from companies and private persons.
- The Trust Fund engages in active fundraising in close co-operation with the EHU itself and other donors, and will develop various ways of donor recognition.
A review of the Trust Fund was conducted in 2010, indicating a willingness by donors to continue supporting EHU by means of the Trust Fund.
The structure of the Trust Fund encompasses:
- An annual Assembly of Donors,
- An Advisory Committee, and
- A Trust Fund Manager working at the Nordic Council of Ministers Secretariat in Copenhagen
The purpose and functioning of the Trust Fund are described in full in the Terms of Reference.
It is also possible to donate specifically to support students expelled from Belarusian state universities who wish to transfer to the EHU, see EHU Emergency Fund Guidelines for Operation.
Present Donors: