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.
Living Wage Funders
1. Are Living Wage Employers
2. Seek to ensure their grant-funded posts, or investment-funded posts, are funded at the Living Wage where possible
3. Support grantees or investees to become Living Wage Employers
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:
61 Living Wage Funders
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
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
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
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.
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
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
London Borough of Croydon
Local AuthorityIt’s great that London Borough of Croydon is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
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
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
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
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 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
SSE plc
SSE plc is a British electric utility companyIt’s great that SSE plc is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
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
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.
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
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.
London Community Foundation
LCF exists to support a strong and diverse civil society, that tackles disadvantage and creates greater equity in London.It’s great that London Community Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@London_cfCelebrate this on Twitter
The Wimbledon Foundation
It’s great that The Wimbledon Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@wimbledonfdnCelebrate 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.
John Lyon's Charity
We give grants to benefit children and young people up to the age of 25 in north and west London.It’s great that John Lyon's Charity is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@JohnLyonCharityCelebrate 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
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
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
