Introducing the Charlotte Niddam Foundation
Set up in Zug in summer 2026 in memory of Charlotte, the foundation supports young people aged 15 to 18. What it does, how it is run, and what comes next.
On 27 July 2026, the foundation deed was signed before a notary in Baar, in the canton of Zug. On 12 August, the Charlotte Niddam Foundation was entered in the Swiss commercial register. Seven months after Charlotte’s passing, the project her family conceived in the days after the tragedy now formally exists.
What the foundation does
It supports young people aged 15 to 18 facing social or financial hardship, helping them thrive and fulfil their potential. In practice, that means club membership and the kit that goes with it; a full set of school supplies and a laptop; and, in time, trips, workshops and camps, along with a mentor for the young person and their family.
How it is run
The foundation is run by a board of three: Marie-Sophie Niddam (President), Michaël Niddam and Léna Niddam. All three serve as volunteers. An independent member from outside the family will join the board.
What comes next
We are starting in France. An association will be set up there in autumn 2026, and our first young people will follow shortly after, with two programmes open from the first cohort: sport and success at school. The United Kingdom and Israel will follow once the model has proved itself.