Sir Patrick Bijou, a UK-based investment banker and fund manager specialising in debt capital markets and private placements, is highlighting the charitable work that has shaped his efforts outside finance, with a focus on practical support for communities and institutions serving children and families.
His philanthropy spans initiatives that include irrigation systems in Sierra Leone, housing support for vulnerable children in India, and charity work connected to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. The emphasis is steady involvement, clear responsibility, and support that continues long enough to create real change.
In a time when attention moves quickly and giving can become short-term, Bijou is placing the focus on consistency. The approach is built around staying involved beyond a single moment and supporting work that can be tracked over time.
A focus on practical, high-impact support
Bijou’s charitable interests centre on initiatives that improve daily life and long-term outcomes, especially for children and vulnerable communities. His support includes:
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Irrigation systems in Sierra Leone - Supporting infrastructure that improves reliability, local productivity, and basic living conditions.
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Housing support for vulnerable children in India - Contributing to stable shelter and care for children facing difficult circumstances.
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Charity work connected to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London - Supporting a mission focused on children’s health and family care.
While the settings vary, the goal is consistent: reduce hardship in practical ways and strengthen the organisations doing the work.
The Service-First Giving Model
Bijou’s approach follows a simple, repeatable structure designed to keep giving grounded in outcomes rather than one-off gestures.
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Choose one cause you can stay committed to - Pick an issue you can support consistently, not only when it is in the spotlight.
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Prioritise work that is visible and specific - Support programmes where the need is clear and the outcome can be observed.
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Keep the work grounded in accountability - Ask basic questions that protect the mission:
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What does this funding make possible?
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Who is responsible for delivery?
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How will success be measured?
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What is the next phase if this step works?
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Support people and systems, not just moments - Sustainable help often looks unglamorous: maintenance, supplies, staffing, and continuity.
What people can do this week
Bijou also shared simple actions for individuals who want to contribute in a realistic way, even with limited time.
10-minute version
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Pick one organisation to support for the next 6 to 12 months.
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Set a recurring donation you can sustain.
1-hour version
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Sponsor a defined need (supplies, a specific programme cost, or a monthly support item).
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Ask for a simple quarterly update and add it to your calendar.
One-day version
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Volunteer one skill-based hour per month (planning, operations, communications, mentorship).
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Identify one operational gap you can help reduce and commit to a 90-day support window.
Service-First Giving Checklist
Use this checklist before committing money, time, or public support.
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I can name the exact need being funded.
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I know who is responsible for delivery.
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I have set a recurring commitment for 6 to 12 months.
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I asked how success will be measured.
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I requested a simple quarterly update.
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I will stay involved beyond the first contribution.
Sir Patrick Bijou is encouraging individuals to adopt the Service-First Giving Model for the next 30 days by choosing one cause, committing to consistent support, and using the checklist to stay accountable. Readers are encouraged to share the checklist with a colleague, friend, or family member who wants to give back in a practical, reliable way.
About Sir Patrick Bijou
Sir Patrick Bijou is a UK-based investment banker and fund manager specialising in debt capital markets and private placements. He has more than 30 years of experience across investment banking, trading, and structured finance, including work at major financial institutions and experience as a fund manager. He is also active in philanthropy, with initiatives that include irrigation systems in Sierra Leone, housing support for vulnerable children in India, and charity work connected to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
Media Contact
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Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.sirpatrickbijouchairman.com/
