Aims/priorities: The Foundation offers grants in the following categories:
- Advance social mobility in the legal sector, and across the UK, in line with the Shoosmiths social mobility action plan. Focus is given to charitable organisations that share the Foundation’s belief that ‘talent can come from anywhere’ and align their interventions with local socio-economic analysis and need.
- Advance a carbon net zero UK.
- Advance access to justice in the UK.
A specific theme is prioritised in each funding round. The current funding round will focus on projects in the UK that advance access to justice.
Who can apply? National and local UK-registered charities can apply. Smaller charities are encouraged.
The Foundation is particularly keen to collaborate with charities that are addressing one or more of the global Sustainable Development Goals in the UK and can determine the impacts of any funding provided.
Applicants are restricted to one application per charity.
Grant amount: Grants of between £25,000 and £50,000 are available.
Application process: Guidance notes and an application form are available from the Shoosmiths Foundation website.
Completed applications should be submitted by email.
Deadline: 18 April 2025 (16:00).
Contact information: Email: shoosmithsfoundation@shoosmiths.com