About the Thomas Bata Foundation

Through the Thomas Bata Foundation, the historical tradition linking the name of Bata not only with business, but also with the support of public causes and people beneficial to society, has long been fulfilled.

With the establishment of the Thomas Bata Foundation and the reconstruction of the Bata Villa, a phenomenon whose history-making influence was ruthlessly interrupted has returned to Zlín and is now fully restored in this form.

The mission of the Foundation is not only to preserve Bata’s history and Bata’s traditions as such, but also to support projects aimed at the healthy development of a prosperous community, whether in the field of social and cultural development, youth education or support for entrepreneurial activities.

The Bata’s Villa was returned to the family after 1989, and in 1998, Thomas J. Bata offered it as space for the Foundation’s offices. The Villa has become the place where most of the Foundation’s educational, cultural and social activities take place.

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