Meet the Founders

The Lingham Foundation was born from the shared journey and vision of Charlene and Vinny Lingham, who turned their early challenges into a mission to uplift others. Growing up with financial hardships, they had to make difficult decisions based on survival, which fueled their commitment to help others move from merely surviving to truly thriving.

Charlene Lingham is a successful growth marketing executive and co-founder of Clicks2Customers. Her expertise in developing marketing strategies and scaling organizations is crucial to the foundation's ability to reach and empower communities. Currently serving on the board of directors for SA Harvest, Charlene uses her leadership skills to drive impactful initiatives in food security and sustainability.

Vinny Lingham is a visionary entrepreneur and innovator, known for founding companies like Civic and Rumi. His strategic insights and understanding of emerging trends ensure the foundation's initiatives are forward-thinking and effective. His focus on integrating technology with social good guides the foundation’s approach to addressing global challenges.

Together, Charlene and Vinny founded the Lingham Foundation to empower communities to thrive. Their initiatives focus on education, food security, the arts, the environment, and sustainability, supporting organizations that create a ripple effect of positive change. At the Lingham Foundation, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to help individuals move from survival to success, creating sustainable solutions that inspire hope and build a brighter future for all. Together, with our partners and supporters, we are making a lasting impact on communities around the world.