Our work
We fund work that delivers life-saving and life-changing support to people and communities in the UK and around the world.
Our focus is on areas where need is greatest and where funding can make a significant measurable, lasting difference – giving hope to those in greatest need.
We work closely with partners who share our commitment to delivering meaningful, lasting change with care and compassion.
Our approach is based on collaboration and shared investment, bringing together funding, expertise and energy to support projects and programmes that can deliver greater impact and positive outcomes at scale.
We place particular value on co-investment, working alongside aligned organisations to strengthen delivery, expand reach and maximise outcomes.
We also recognise the importance of celebrating success, acknowledging the contribution of our partners and building a growing community committed to driving positive change.
Where we focus
UK
Global
Healthcare for the vulnerable
Improving access to essential care for those facing the greatest health inequalities and addiction
Healthcare and nutrition for the vulnerable
Improving global access to essential healthcare and nutrition for those facing the greatest health inequalities
Alleviating poverty
Supporting sustainable routes out of financial hardship
Alleviating poverty
Supporting sustainable routes out of financial hardship around the world
Education of the most disadvantaged
Unlocking potential through access to learning and skills development
Education for all
Unlocking potential through access to learning and skills development for vulnerable communities around the world
Tackling mental ill-health
Addressing root causes and enabling long-term recovery
Emergency response
Providing rapid, life-saving support in times of crisis
Women and children at risk of violence or exploitation
Providing protection, support and pathways to recovery
Clean water and sanitation for the most vulnerable
Delivering sustainable solutions that improve health and livelihoods
Healthcare for the vulnerable: UK
In the UK, we work with organisations delivering essential healthcare to people whose health is at serious risk, often as a result of deprivation, exclusion or limited access to services. There remains a strong link between inequality and poor health outcomes, with the most vulnerable communities disproportionately affected.
We support initiatives that improve access to care and deliver practical, life-saving interventions where they are most needed. This includes providing healthcare and dental services to people experiencing homelessness, funding mobile treatment units so patients can receive care closer to home and supporting work to raise awareness of life-threatening conditions.
Our funding also supports people living with critical illness, severe disability and isolation, helping to improve quality of life and increase life expectancy. Alongside this, we support work addressing the root causes of poor health, including addiction, through partnerships such as our work with the Centre for Social Justice, which has helped to secure £80 million in additional funding for drug treatment services in England.
Alleviating poverty: UK
In the UK, we support organisations helping people experiencing poverty, disadvantage and exclusion. We fund initiatives that tackle immediate hardship by providing essentials such as food, accommodation and other vital resources, while also improving access to skills, training and sustainable employment.
Our funding also addresses the underlying causes of poverty through partnerships that tackle issues such as addiction and help shape national policy. This includes our work with the Centre for Social Justice, which helped secure £80 million in additional funding for drug treatment services in England as part of a wider £148 million package to tackle addiction and reduce crime.
Tackling mental ill-health: UK
Mental ill-health continues to have a profound impact on individuals, families and communities. In England, urgent referrals of under-18s to mental health crisis teams have risen sharply, while more than half of economically inactive adults on long-term sickness are affected by depression or anxiety.
The economic cost is also significant. Research from the London School of Economics estimates that mental health challenges cost the UK over £100 billion annually in lost productivity.
We support work that addresses the root causes of mental ill-health and enables long-term improvement, rather than short-term or symptomatic relief.
This includes interventions focused on prevention, recovery and sustained wellbeing, as well as support for those facing addiction, helping individuals rebuild their lives and supporting families affected by its wider impact. We also fund life-saving services such as Suicide Prevention UK’s national helpline, ensuring that people in crisis can access immediate support when they need it most. An example of an initiative is Shout, powered by mental health innovations who are a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.
Prisoner rehabilitation: UK
Around 50,000 offenders leave UK prisons each year, yet only three in ten are in employment six months later. Those who struggle to find work are at significant risk of reoffending, contributing to an estimated £18 billion annual cost to the UK economy.
We support work that provides practical support at the point of need, helping individuals rebuild their lives, access employment and reintegrate into society.
This includes supporting organisations that strengthen family relationships, recognising their critical role in successful rehabilitation, as well as initiatives such as our partnership with De Montfort University, which is equipping incarcerated or previously incarcerated individuals with new skills, confidence and pathways into employment or self-employment.
Our work with the Centre for Social Justice has contributed to national policy development, including recommendations to increase employment opportunities for prison leavers – helping to reduce reoffending, address labour shortages and improve long-term outcomes.
Women and children at risk of violence or exploitation: UK
In the UK, we support organisations providing specialist support to women and children at risk of violence, exploitation and abuse. We fund a range of interventions that provide immediate protection, practical assistance and ongoing support for those affected by these challenges.
This includes funding safe accommodation, rape crisis centres and tailored one-to-one support, as well as specialist organisations such as Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland (SOHTIS). Through our partnership, SOHTIS provides prevention and survivor support to women and children who are at risk of, or have experienced, trafficking and exploitation.
Education of the most disadvantaged: UK
In the UK, we support programmes that improve access to education, develop skills and create pathways to opportunity for children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. This includes funding inclusive education, specialist provision for children with additional needs and initiatives that raise aspirations, build confidence and help young people reach their potential.
For example, we supported IntoUniversity to open the Beaumont Leys Centre in Leicestershire, providing local children with the academic support, mentoring and encouragement needed to overcome barriers to education and broaden their future opportunities.
Healthcare and nutrition for the vulnerable: Global
Access to essential healthcare remains one of the most significant global challenges. The World Health Organisation estimates that 4.5 billion people worldwide cannot access essential health services, with the greatest impact felt in the most vulnerable communities.
We support targeted interventions that respond to urgent health needs while strengthening long-term access to care. This includes funding healthcare and nutrition programmes, supporting maternal and child health, and enabling the delivery of treatment in crisis and low-resource settings.
Our partnerships focus on areas where needs are unmet and where funding can have a meaningful and measurable impact, helping to improve health outcomes, increase life expectancy and strengthen community resilience.
Alleviating poverty: Global
Globally, we support long-term solutions that improve health, reduce poverty and create sustainable economic opportunities. We focus on interventions that strengthen communities and address the underlying causes of hardship, rather than providing short-term relief.
This includes our partnership with the Uganda Red Cross Society to tackle period poverty and poor school attendance rates by establishing a sanitary pad manufacturing facility. This improved the lives 50,000 Ugandan girls and women and created sustainable employment, supporting local economic growth.
Education for all: Global
Globally, we support education programmes that help children and young people overcome barriers to learning and create sustainable routes out of poverty. Our funding focuses on improving access to quality education for girls, refugees and marginalised communities, where disadvantage, displacement and social barriers can prevent children from reaching their full potential. We support initiatives that strengthen learning opportunities, develop skills and create the foundations for long-term economic and social opportunity. By investing in education, we aim to help communities build resilience, increase access to opportunity and improve outcomes for future generations.
An example of this includes our support to organisations such as Hope Community Village which provides long-term family care and education opportunities for parentless and disadvantaged children. Our funding helped provide vocational training and education for girls, supporting them to develop skills, confidence and pathways to a more secure future.
Clean water and sanitation for the most vulnerable: Global
Access to clean water and sanitation and essential hygiene remains a critical challenge, with 2.2 billion people globally lacking safely managed drinking water.
We support projects that deliver sustainable, community-led solutions, improving health outcomes and enabling economic development.
Our funding has supported projects ranging from solar-powered water systems and boreholes to sanitation facilities in schools, alongside training that ensures long-term maintenance and sustainability.
These interventions not only improve health but also support education, livelihoods and community resilience.
For instance, Water for Kids who provide safe sustainable water sources, handwashing stations and private washrooms in Namantooke where previously only 19% of people had access to safe drinking water.
Emergency response: Global
Crises including natural disasters, conflict and disease continue to have devastating impacts on vulnerable communities.
The United Nations estimates that by 2030 the world will face around 560 disasters each year, with the vast majority of deaths occurring in developing countries.
We provide flexible funding to respond quickly to urgent need, supporting organisations delivering life-saving assistance in times of crisis.
Our work during the Covid-19 pandemic included helping to save almost 140,000 lives through the provision of essential support to migrant workers in India – including through our partnership with the British Asian Trust, which provided life-saving food rations and hygiene support to 100,000 people – as well as funding critical healthcare infrastructure such as oxygen generation facilities.
We have also supported communities through food provision, access to healthcare and enabling children to remain in education during periods of disruption.