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:
63 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
Lankelly Chase Foundation
Lankelly Chase is an independent charitable foundation focused on tackling severe and multiple disadvantageIt’s great that Lankelly Chase Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@lankellychaseCelebrate this on Twitter
Nationwide Foundation
As an independent charity, we influence change to improve circumstances for those people in the uk who need our help most.It’s great that Nationwide Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
#NationwideFdtnCelebrate this on Twitter
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust
The Trust is the leading regeneration organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life in Britain’s former mining communities.It’s great that The Coalfields Regeneration Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@CoalfieldsRegenCelebrate 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
Friends Provident Foundation
We are a capitalised charity that focuses on exploring the role of how money and financial systems can better serve the needs of society.It’s great that Friends Provident Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@FProvFoundationCelebrate this on Twitter
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
The Blagrave Trust
A Charitable Trust supporting young people to achieve their potentialIt’s great that The Blagrave Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@blagravetrustCelebrate this on Twitter
Money Advice Trust
The Money Advice Trust helps people across the UK to tackle their debts and manage their money with confidence.It’s great that Money Advice Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@money_adviceCelebrate 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.
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is one of the largest independent funders in the UK.It’s great that Esmee Fairbairn Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
Esmee Fairbairn FoundationCelebrate this on Twitter
London Borough of Brent
Brent Council is a Local Authority in North-West LondonIt’s great that London Borough of Brent is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@Brent_councilCelebrate 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
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
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
Youth Music
Youth Music is a national charity investing in music-making projects for children and young people experiencing challenging circumstances.It’s great that Youth Music is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
AngelaLinton@alyouthmusicCelebrate this on Twitter
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.
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
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
Jerwood Arts
Jerwood Arts is the leading independent funder dedicated to supporting UK artists, curators and producers to develop and thrive.It’s great that Jerwood Arts is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@jerwoodartsCelebrate this on Twitter