The Ratiu Family Charitable Foundation was established in London in 1979 by Ion and Elisabeth Ratiu to promote and support projects which further education and research in the culture and history of Romania.

Ion Ratiu (6 June 1917 – 17 January 2000), distinguished Romanian diplomat, entrepreneur, publisher, writer and humanitarian, was an outspoken critic of the communist regime in Romania during the 1947-1989 period. He devoted his life to the fight for democracy in Romania and its integration into the Euro-Atlantic structures.

Relationship With Ratiu Foundation

Paul works closely in conjunction with them as their chef/consultant. He works with the Foundation in Romania. He is currently working on a sustainable restaurant project with them. Paul consults on their Hospitality Operations there. He is also involved with the Turda Brewery Project, which is the development of a disused brewery, in the centre of the town, into a social and entrepreneurial space for the local community and surrounding areas. Paul and The Foundation recently hosted HRH Prince of Wales on a personal visit to this project.

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