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Philanthropy is core to the business culture of David Yarrow Photography and over the last five years, over $15m has been raised for charities across the world. David's philanthropic efforts initially focused on conservation, but now there is an increased focus on health, and in particular, paediatric cancer care.
“I am so grateful that my work has been able to raise money to support those who dedicate their lives to the advancement of medical research, or the protection of the planet we are lucky enough to call home. Every time I am fortunate enough to meet people in these fields, it motivates me to do better.
David Yarrow
Philanthropy is often at the heart of David's collaborations with iconic subjects, a large percentage of the proceeds from which go back to causes close to David and the collaborator's heart.
David's work is auctioned at charity events on a frequent basis. Over 200 prints of David's work have been sold for Charity - resulting in over $15m being raised since 2018, including $5m for Children's healthcare.
David is honoured to hold a number of ambassadorships for charitable organisations including: The African Community and Conservation Foundation, Tusk, WildArk, The Kevin Richardson Foundation and Best Buddies – one of America’s most established children’s charities.
In 2023, David and his family established the 'David Yarrow Family Foundation' to raise funds for cancer care research and the creative arts in Scotland.
David Yarrow Family Foundation
In 2023 the David Yarrow Family Foundation was established to strengthen the pre-existing relations with our charity partners and to raise further funds for cancer care research, and the creative arts in Scotland. The foundation is run by Jane Yarrow and David and Jane’s two children, Jade and Cameron. The Foundation’s charitable endeavours are centred on helping those at the forefront of paediatric healthcare and also the supporting of young creative artists. Whilst in both areas there is a focus on Scottish institutions, donations have and will continue to be worldwide.
Tusk Trust
David Yarrow is proud to sit on the advisory board of Tusk Trust. This long-term partnership reflects David's commitment to protecting the special environments in which he has worked during his career.
HRH the Duke of Cambridge became the charity’s Royal Patron in 2005 and has been a proactive supporter of Tusk’s work ever since. As the ever-expanding human population and its demand for more land brings increasing conflict with wildlife, Tusk’s aim is to forge an inextricable link between the preservation of Africa’s natural heritage and the future of its land, culture and people.
David Yarrow Photography has and continues to collaborate with Tusk on a wide-range of projects.
“David has been a longstanding ambassador for Tusk, always willing to use his public profile and photography to support our work. His iconic images have generated over $1m for our conservation efforts and we are enormously grateful to him and his family for their continued support and commitment to saving the natural world.
Charlie Mayhew OBE (Founder of Tusk)
UW Health
The American Family Children's Hospital at the University of Wisconsin has quickly become one of DYP's most important charity partners. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults throughout Wisconsin and has now cared for patients from 49 different states.
David was fortunate to have been introduced to The American Family Children’s Hospital at the University of Wisconsin through Cindy Crawford in 2019. Cindy's brother was treated at the hospital in Madison for leukemia at a young age and Cindy was passionate for them to be the beneficiary of her first collaboration with David in 2019.
“The work being done by this special group of people is truly inspiring - there is no greater cause to support.
The American Family Children’s Hospital at the University of Wisconsin is now the sole beneficiary of all of David and Cindy’s collaborations.
David and Cindy’s on-going collaboration since 2019 has raised over $3m for the American Family Children’s Hospital at the University of Wisconsin.
Over the last five years, David has built a strong relationship with the Hospital and the team at DYP are incredibly passionate about our ongoing partnership.
In 2021, David Yarrow recreated and re-imagined Cindy’s iconic Pepsi ad as part of their ongoing collaboration to raise money for the American Family Children’s hospital at the University of Wisconsin
“It’s always a pleasure and a thrill to work with my friend David Yarrow and even more so when it’s for a good cause. I think we nailed this one.
Cindy Crawford
KEVIN RICHARDSON
Few people in Africa know more about lions than Kevin Richardson, so when David Yarrow was asked to become an ambassador to his foundation, it was readily accepted. Kevin Richardson has worked with lions for many years and his ability to communicate with the dangerous cats in his reserve is remarkable.
The Kevin Richardson Foundation aims to reverse the state of Africa’s declining lion population by purchasing habitat and raising awareness. This, alongside working to minimise human and wildlife conflict hopes to create safe, natural spaces where lions and other native species can flourish.
Kevin and David have worked together for 8 years to raise awareness of the lion’s plight. Kevin Richardson is authentic, articulate and a very relevant and passionate voice. The lion could have no better friend in Africa.
In the last 80 years the wild lion population has declined from 450,000 to between 15,000 and 20,000.
“Kevin has devoted his life to protecting these animals - I feel very fortunate to have been able to work with him over the last 8 years. The lion could have no better friend in Africa.
David Yarrow
African Community and Conservation Foundation
In June 2021, David Yarrow became an ambassador for the African Community and Conservation Foundation.
Their mission is to contribute to the preservation of important African wilderness areas, as well as to empower the communities living alongside these spaces, contributing to a world in which people and wildlife live together, sustainably, forever.
An organization such as ACCF, has the substance, reach and field excellence to offer hope and sets an example as to how things can improve. David is proud to be an ambassador for the ACCF, and knows he will be humbled by their ability to work smart and work effectively in the challenging circumstances that face us post-Covid.
Wildark
Since 2017, David has been an ambassador for WildArk, alongside world-renowned surfer Mick Fanning. WildArk is an organisation with passion and energy and their noble mission to protect species and ecosystems is one that David Yarrow Photography is proud to support.
Founded by passionate conservationists Mark and Sophie Hutchinson, WildArk works to promote activities and opportunities for people to reconnect with nature and become inspired to protect it. By securing parts of identified green belts around the world, WildArk contributes to protect the rich biodiversity and conserve wildlife.
WildArk has worked with global leaders in conservation science to develop a robust strategy that prioritises their conservation efforts across the globe. For the first time, charismatic flagship species and the places they live have been integrated into a prioritisation process. The result is a diverse collection of 100 threatened species “the WildArk 100” that serve as ambassadors of their unique ecosystems and 50 sites throughout the global priority terrestrial ecoregions that are in need of conservation action.
Find out more about WildArk via their website and be sure to follow their Instagram to keep up to date.
In January 2020, David collaborated with WildArk and Earth Alliance to launch the #KoalaComeback Campaign which has so far raised $1.4 million for the Australian wildfire recovery efforts.
Art for Heroes
In April 2020, David Yarrow released an exclusive image to support ‘Art For Heroes’, the virtual art exhibition set up by Maddox Gallery. Like everyone in the UK, we feel enormous pride, as well as a sense of huge debt to our NHS. They are the heroes for every generation that is living through this global pandemic. The image ‘Our Pride’, symbolises the strength, bravery and courage of our NHS.
All proceeds were donated to HEROES, which was founded by NHS doctors and nurses on the frontline fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. HEROES’ aim is to support the welfare and wellbeing of NHS staff as they work on the front lines. This involves everything from acquiring much needed medical equipment, delivering meals to the hospitals and helping NHS workers with everything from parking costs to childcare.
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Jun 27, 2020The Tim Ferriss Show
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