The mission of the Fergus Simpson
Foundation is to enrich Chapelton and its surrounding areas by
equipping its residents with educational, entrepreneurial,
emotional, and spiritual resources and tools to improve their
quality of life. This mission supports our vision of a vibrant,
model community as one that is economically self-sufficient, with easy access
to quality education, entertainment, health care, and support
services. It has spiritually aware citizens and solid leadership.
To effect this mission,
FSF has formulated a short-term strategic plan focused on Economic
development, Education development, Leadership Development, and
Benevolence.
Our Summer Enrichment Camp is one of the
vehicles we use to introduce our short-term strategic plan to the
community. At the Summer Camp we focus on Service (Benevolence),
Entrepreneurship (Economic Development), Leadership (Leadership),
and Fine Arts, all in a fun learning environment ( Education).
Economic Development
We will utilize Chapelton's natural
resources for profitable businesses, develop a semi/skilled labor
force, create employment opportunities, teach residents to be
entrepreneurs, and bring businesses to Chapelton.
Goal 1: Develop and promote Chapelton as
an in-island tourist destination.
Goal 2: Sponsor income-generating
community events and competitions.
Goal 3: Support skills training and
application of training.
Goal 4: Promote entrepreneurship and
support local entrepreneurial projects.
Goal 5: Encourage businesses to locate
in Chapelton.
Education Development
We will improve Chapelton residents'
access to quality local primary education and external tertiary
education.
Goal 1: Upgrade Cross Roads Basic school
to current Ministry of Ed standards.
Goal 2: Increase awareness and support
requirements for University entrance.
Goal 3: Provide 1% interest tertiary
education loan for all Chapelton residents.
Goal 4: Increase literacy.
Leadership Development
We will develop leadership skills in
youth and adults and develop FSF as a community leadership
organization
Goal 1: Establish and train a Future
Leaders of Chapelton (FLOC) group.
Goal 2: Establish a Youth Leadership
Training Institute.
Benevolence
We recognize that there are always
immediate needs to be met in the community. We have established
several funds to directly address these needs as they arise.
Fund 1: Educational Assistance Fund
Fund 2: Emergency Fund
Fund 3: Community Organization Fund