About Us
The history of the F8M Foundation is a story of passion, friendship and dreams of a better future for all of us.
Take action! Become a volunteer!
Volunteering is an important part of every non-governmental organization's work. You can help us by getting involved in projects, events, or daily activities.
In exchange for your commitment, we offer you the opportunity to acquire unique skills for the future.
Contact us: wolontariat@8marca.org
Let's get to know each other!
The 8Marca Foundation is created by passionate people.
We are a team: interdisciplinary, multigenerational, curious about the world and international.
Beginnings
The F8M Foundation (F8M) was established in 2022 as a civic initiative of Natalia Gnoińska, an architect specializing in the sustainable conservation of historic buildings.
The F8M Foundation team is made up of specialists from various countries and fields, from architecture to communications and management. We speak a total of eight EU languages!
The interdisciplinary nature, multigenerational approach, and commitment of the team that the Founder gathers around her guarantee that this still young organization will develop steadily and achieve its goals.
F8M Foundation's activities are based equally on innovative activities related to historic buildings and activities building social engagement and interdisciplinary cooperation between various stakeholders from the world of business, science, the third sector and public institutions in order to support the green transformation.
Our team
The F8M Foundation is made up of passionate people. We are an interdisciplinary, multigenerational, curious, and international team.
Board of the F8M Foundation
Natalia Gnoińska
President of the management board
Founder of the F8M Foundation, author of the Innovation Manor concept, architect specializing in sustainable conservation of historic buildings.
Iwona Telakowska
Vice-President of the Management Board
A social activist with many years of professional experience in public administration, banking and local government.
Management of the F8M Foundation
Anna Gnoińska
Director of Operations
An entrepreneur with extensive experience in management positions, she is an expert in change management and sustainable development. A polyglot with international experience. She supports F8M Foundation in securing development funding and project management.
F8M Foundation Council
Stella Figurzyńska
Chairwoman of the Foundation Council
A manager and entrepreneur with extensive experience in managing multicultural projects and teams. A polyglot.
At F8M Foundation from day one, she contributes with her international experience and innovative perspective on employee development.
Adam Wiercioch
Member of the Council
A technology enthusiast and Olympic runner-up (Beijing 2008), he manages comprehensive implementation projects in the IT sector on a daily basis.
He supports F8M Foundation with his knowledge of IT solutions, agile methodology, and sportsmanship.
dr Przemysław Nocuń
Member of the Council
Archaeologist, lecturer, and researcher of medieval archaeology at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, founder of several non-governmental organizations dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and management of historical monuments. For the past 20 years, he has been involved in engaging volunteers in heritage-related work (in Poland, France, and Georgia). He collaborates with the National Trust (Great Britain) and REMPART (France). He is a member of ICOMOS. He was awarded the "For Services to Polish Culture" distinction for his work on the Prince's Tower in Siedlęcin and for promoting volunteerism. He is a member of the National Trust of Georgia consortium, which received the European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award 2024
Anna Bedla
Member of the Council
An entrepreneur and Iron Woman with extensive experience in management positions, she is an expert in management, energy, and long-term care.
She has built strategies for numerous organizations across various sectors. She supports F8M Foundation in governance and strategy.
Our volunteers
Rushil Kotecha
Volunteer
"I chose to volunteer because I believe in the transformative power of education and innovation, especially when combined with a sustainable and respectful approach to heritage conservation. Participating in the Innovation Manor project allows me to be part of a movement that not only preserves history but also shapes a better future for generations to come."
Stella Figurzyńska
Volunteer
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Wojciech Laskowski
Volunteer
Wojciech Laskowski
Volunteer
I joined the foundation's volunteer program because I want to actively participate in processes that transform and enrich our social and cultural environment. Through my collaboration with the F8M Foundation, I have the opportunity to directly contribute to giving new life to historical monuments, giving history the opportunity for new discoveries and appreciation by future generations.
I Support
You can help us fulfill our mission in many ways. Get started today! You can support us for free, join our volunteer team, or become a donor. Remember, donations are tax-deductible.
Why is it worth trusting us?
There are nearly 80,000 historic buildings in Poland. The National Heritage Institute (NID) estimates that public funding can cover approximately 20% of their needs. This means that the remaining 80% of funds for the renovation and maintenance of historic buildings must come from the public and businesses. At the Foundation, we also believe that a well-managed historic building can earn its own living through proper management of all resources, including energy, as well as through economic and social activity.
Skarbonka F8M Foundation
to wsparcie jednym kliknięciem na każdą kieszeń.
Fani Mani
to sprytna aplikacja, wspieraj bezpłatnie i korzystaj ze zniżek na zakupy w internecie
Na Konto Bankowe
to prosty sposób przekazania nam darowizny.
na wdrożenie konceptu Innovation Manor® na portalu zrzutka.pl
1,5% Podatku
od lutego do końca kwietnia pamiętaj o nas przy rozliczeniu rocznym PIT