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 that advance a carbon net-zero UK aligned with a just transition.
Who can apply? National and local UK-registered charities can apply.
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.
Applications from small charities with an annual income of less than £1 million are encouraged.
Applicants are restricted to one application per charity.
Grant amount: 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: Monday 26 February 2024, 4pm. However, this fund may be closed sooner if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Contact information: Email: shoosmithsfoundation@shoosmiths.com