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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
83 Living Wage Funders
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The Bromley Trust
The Bromley Trust is a grant-making trust that funds charities working on Human Rights and Prison Reform across the UK.It’s great that The Bromley Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
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
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The Oglesby Charitable Trust
We are an independent, family Trust that supports charitable work primarily in the North of England.It’s great that The Oglesby Charitable Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
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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.
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MK Community Foundation
Milton Keynes Community Foundation connects people and resources to projects and ideas to create positive change in our communitiesIt’s great that MK Community Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@MKComFoundationCelebrate this on Twitter
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The National Lottery Community Fund
We distribute millions of pounds of the National Lottery's good cause money to community groups and charitable projects around the UKIt’s great that The National Lottery Community Fund is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@BigLotteryFundCelebrate this on Twitter
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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
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Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust
Trust that funds charities operating in KentIt’s great that Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@Colyer-FergussonCelebrate this on Twitter
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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
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Salford CVS
Salford CVS supports the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector with information, advice, development support and access to funding.It’s great that Salford CVS is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@SalfordCVSCelebrate this on Twitter
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Polden Puckham Charitable Foundation
A grant-making foundation that supports work in the fields of environmental sustainability and peace and sustainable security.It’s great that Polden Puckham Charitable Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
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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
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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
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Richmond Parish Lands Charity
We are an independent charitable foundation supporting residents in Richmond upon Thames through our grant-making to individuals and organisations.It’s great that Richmond Parish Lands Charity is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
RPLC1786Celebrate this on Twitter
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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
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The Symondson Foundation, ASP
The Symondson Foundation is a strategically-led charitable fund. It is the affiliate of Alexander Square Partners, a family investment office.It’s great that The Symondson Foundation, ASP is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
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West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is the local governing body for policing in the West Midlands. The PCC has 3 main roles and a range of powers.It’s great that West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
https://twitter.com/WestMidsPCCCelebrate this on Twitter
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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
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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