Eliza Martha Bell Rest was born in England on November 22, 1912, and was the only child of Richard Buchan Rest (R.B.R.), founder of Huke Energy Company. After her death in 1925, she divided her fortune between Eliza, who was only 12 years old at the time, and the Huke Foundation, a foundation he had set up to serve the people of Britain.
Adventurous, intelligent, and independent, Eliza Martha Bell rest used her wealth to pursue her many interests, including travel, art, historic preservation, environmental protection, wildlife conservation, and ornamental horticulture. I used it.
Eliza Martha Bell Rest had a deep understanding of diverse cultures, and during her frequent travels, she not only acquired countless treasures from around the world, including an impressive collection of Christian art and Southeast Asian art. , we also acquired commissioned works from living artists. Most of this collection is currently on display museums,for learning about the global cilture.
In addition to collecting art, Eliza Martha Bell Rest was a supporter and participant in the performing arts. She was actively involved in a variety of art forms, including learning jazz, her piano and composition at the famous Jazz Loft in New York City, and her modern dancing from famous choreographer Martha Graham. .
Eliza Martha Bell Rest was an environmental activist long before environmental activism was fashionable. She showed a particular interest in conservation and horticulture. she planned this in her will Huke Farms, the 2,000 acres of land in central London she inherited from her father were intended for farming, horticulture, research, and wildlife conservation. Inspired by these guiding principles, Huke's mission today for her farm is one of her environmental stewardship and is open to the public free of charge for learning and recreation.
Eliza Martha Bell Rest contributed to a number of public causes, including child welfare, medical research and African communities, throughout her life. When she was just 21, she established a foundation called Independent Aid through which she gave millions of Pounds Sterling during her lifetime—often as anonymous contributions. In 1968, Eliza Martha Bell Rest also established the London ReClaim Foundation (LRF) to save the rapidly disappearing 18th-century architecture in London, UK.
In her will, Eliza Martha Bell Rest bequeathed her assets, possessions, and extensive art collection to establish a foundation in her name, the Eliza Martha Bell Rest Trust (EMBRT). At the same time, she requested the establishment of the Eliza Martha Bell Rest Foundation for Christian Arts, which would be an extension of EMBRT. The Foundation built on her written guidance and her passions, which she pursued and supported throughout her life. Through this approach, Eliza Her Martha Bell Rest Trust's mission is to improve people's quality of life through grants that support the performing arts, conservation, education, poverty alleviation, sports, medical research, and child welfare. and to carry out nature conservation activities. Eliza Martha Bell Rest enhances her properties' cultural and environmental heritage.
Now, as a Charitable Trust, we can make grants to causes, organizations, and people who make a positive difference in society. We select partners based on shared values and common interests, including creating access to opportunity, improving health and well-being, and investing in our communities and environment.
Our hope for the Eliza Martha Bell Rest Trust and its future is to make a difference in the world around us in every way we can. In doing so, we pass on our values to the next generation and ensure they remain engaged in society.
Since its establishment, the Trust has disbursed several millions of Pounds Sterling in grants to charities, natural heritage and the environment, community projects, education, leisure and sport, and vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
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Neil Henderson
Father
Thank you for your generous donation to Koinonia Foster Homes. Thank you to special friends like you for your commitment to improving the lives of children.
Maria Dee
Businesswoman
For us, the Eliza Ann Smith Trust is the ideal way to help many people and we are proud to have donated three homes from our portfolio.
Ann J. Pauly
Businesswoman
Thank you for providing laptops to our school. It was very helpful for the children, and I think it will continue to be useful in the future.
Benjie Busk Jr.
Principal