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:
83 Living Wage Funders
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
Postcode Planet Trust
It’s great that Postcode Planet Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
We are an independent funder working towards a just and equitable society in which everyone can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.It’s great that Paul Hamlyn Foundation is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@phf_ukCelebrate 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
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
Postcode Care Trust
It’s great that Postcode Care Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
Mercers' Company
The Mercers’ Company is a Livery Company in the City of London. A Philanthropic businessIt’s great that Mercers' Company is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
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
Coutts Foundation
An independent grant-making charitable Foundation, established and funded by Coutts & Co (which is a subsidiary of the NatWest Group)It’s great that Coutts Foundation 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
Wales Council for Voluntary Action
As the national membership body for voluntary organisations in Wales, WCVA exists to enable voluntary organisations to make a bigger difference together.It’s great that Wales Council for Voluntary Action is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@WCVACymruCelebrate 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.
Postcode Children Trust
It’s great that Postcode Children Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
Postcode Earth Trust
It’s great that Postcode Earth 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
Postcode Justice Trust
It’s great that Postcode Justice Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
Postcode Education Trust
It’s great that Postcode Education Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
Postcode Green Trust
It’s great that Postcode Green Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
Postcode Care TrustCelebrate this on Twitter
aviva
Aviva is a leading savings, retirement and insurance business with a main focus in the UK, Canada and Ireland.It’s great that aviva is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
@AvivaUKCelebrate this on Twitter
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.
Postcode International Trust
It’s great that Postcode International Trust is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
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.
Trust For London
We are a charitable organisation that exists to reduce poverty and inequality in LondonIt’s great that Trust For London is an accredited Living Wage Funder working with @LivingWageUK to encourage the organisations we support to pay a real Living Wage.
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
