In 2010, Allan and Tessa English founded the English Family Foundation by generously donating half of their family's ownership in SilverChef.
The foundation made Opportunity International Australia a central beneficiary of its grant initiatives. Collaborating with Opportunity, SilverChef contributed to the remarkable achievement of elevating over 1.5 million individuals out of poverty globally.
In recognition of his philanthropic endeavours and community service, Allan received the prestigious appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2020.