Ranging from local authorities to charitable trusts and foundations, corporate funders to social investors, our Living Wage Funders are committing to tackle low pay by encouraging the organisations they support to pay the real Living Wage.
Benefits for Living Wage Funders:
- Get access to guidance on applying the Living Wage to grant-funded posts, including templates and case studies.
- Become part of a strategic community of funders that support and promote the Living Wage, contributing to ending low pay in the third sector.
- Are entitled to use the Living Wage Funder Mark.
- Appear on our website so that supporters and grantees can easily find out about the commitment you have made.
- Have the opportunity to work with us on press coverage to promote your Funder recognition.
- Receive an invitation to events during Living Wage Week and a pack with materials and guidance on how to be part of the national celebrations.
- Are kept up to date on the Living Wage campaign and opportunities to celebrate your recognition.
Funders are doing things differently
Ranging from local authorities to charitable trusts and foundations, social investors, and corporate, science and capital funders, our dozens of Living Wage Funders are committing to tackle low pay by encouraging the organisations they support to pay staff the real Living Wage.
Find out more about their experience and impact in our case studies below.
1 in 7 third sector workers paid below a real Living Wage
This report looks at the scale and drivers of low pay in the sector, who is most impacted and the effect paying the Living Wage has on third sector organisations. It also offers solutions for third sector organisations.
Trafford Housing Trust case study
Trafford Housing Trust joined the Living Wage Funder scheme in 2018; they were our first housing association to commit to the scheme and won a Living Wage Funder Champion Award. Find out more about their experience here.
Living Wage and social investors
Promoting the real Living Wage among your portfolio of social investees can make a real impact – and is an approach you can implement fairly quickly.
Find out more about how you can embed Living Wage consideration into your investment decision making, and join a movement of funders, social impact investors and entrepreneurs championing the real Living Wage.
Who is a Living Wage Funder?
Ranging from local authorities to charitable trusts and foundations, social investors and corporate funders, our Living Wage Funders are committing to tackle low pay by encouraging the organisations they support to pay the real Living Wage. Below are all the accredited Living Wage Funders:
62 Living Wage Funders
The Dunhill Medical Trust
We provide funding to improving the quality of life and well-being for older people now, or creating the context for change in the future.It’s great that The Dunhill Medical Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@dunhillmedicalCelebrate this on Twitter
London Borough of Lambeth
Responsible for delivering a broad range of services, represent and involve residents in determining local needs and how these can be met.It’s great that London Borough of Lambeth is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
KPMG Foundation
It’s great that KPMG Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@kpmgfoundationCelebrate this on Twitter
London Borough of Islington
Local AuthorityIt’s great that London Borough of Islington is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@IslingtonBCCelebrate this on Twitter
Mission 44
Mission 44 is a charitable foundation working to boost social mobility and transform the lives of young people facing disadvantage and discrimination.It’s great that Mission 44 is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@mission44Celebrate this on Twitter
The Baring Foundation
Independent grant-making foundationIt’s great that The Baring Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
Baring_FoundCelebrate this on Twitter
John Ellerman Foundation
We are a medium-sized grantmaker, distributing grants to charities delivering nationally significant work in the arts, social action and environment.It’s great that John Ellerman Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@EllermanUKCelebrate this on Twitter
Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire
Philanthropy & charitable fund management for businesses and individuals who want to increase their impact, by supporting local causes they care about.It’s great that Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@CFStaffordshireCelebrate this on Twitter
Walcot Foundation ...
We are an independent grant-making foundation. Our work is to break cycles of financial deprivation for people living in Lambeth.It’s great that Walcot Foundation ... is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@WalcotLambethCelebrate this on Twitter
Smallwood Trust
It’s great that Smallwood Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@SmallwoodTrustCelebrate this on Twitter
Lloyds Bank Foundation
The Lloyds Bank Foundation receives ongoing and sustainable funding from Lloyds Banking Group. The Group continues to encourage and support our work in helpingIt’s great that Lloyds Bank Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
Aldgate & Allhallows Foundation
It’s great that Aldgate & Allhallows Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@AAF1895Celebrate this on Twitter
Wellcome Trust
Wellcome exists to improve health for everyone by helping great ideas to thrive.It’s great that Wellcome Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@wellcometrustCelebrate this on Twitter
Southwark Council
Local authorityIt’s great that Southwark Council is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@lb_southwarkCelebrate this on Twitter
Power to Change
We are an independent charitable trust set up in January 2015 to grow community business across EnglandIt’s great that Power to Change is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@peoplesbizCelebrate this on Twitter
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation works to inspire social change through research, policy and practice, and runs a housing association and care provider.It’s great that Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@jrf_ukCelebrate this on Twitter
The Portal Trust
The Portal Trust is a charity which supports a wide range of educational establishments, special educational projects, grants and bursaries in LondonIt’s great that The Portal Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@portal_trustCelebrate this on Twitter
Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity
Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity raises funds to support homelessness initiatives across the city region and give out grants to good causes.It’s great that Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@GMMayorsCharityCelebrate this on Twitter
Nesta
Nesta is a global innovation foundationIt’s great that Nesta is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
nesta_ukCelebrate this on Twitter
People's Health Trust
The Trust addresses the health inequalities which exist between people who are better off and those who are worse off.It’s great that People's Health Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
Invest Local Trust
We fund and support long term community led actions across 13 communities in Wales.It’s great that Invest Local Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@BCTwalesCelebrate this on Twitter
Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust
Grant maker working for political and democratic reformIt’s great that Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@JRRT1904Celebrate this on Twitter
Community Foundation Wales
Working with our generous supporters and partners, we invest in strengthening grassroots Welsh communities.It’s great that Community Foundation Wales is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@foundationwalesCelebrate this on Twitter