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As a grantmaker we achieve much of our impact through making grants to others. Here are some examples of the grants we make, and why.
Public Interest Research Centre
In March 2026, the Foundation contributed £150,000 over three years towards Public Interest Research Centre’s (PIRC) core costs. PIRC delivers narrative change work, focusing on areas where dominant narratives have disproportionately harmed marginalised communities, including anti racism/migrant justice, transgender liberation and gender liberation, disability justice, class justice and climate justice.
| Category | Advancing equity and justice for marginalised communities |
| Year awarded | 2026 |
| Grant size | £150,000 |
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
In November 2025, the Foundation contributed £150,000 over three years towards the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) for their advocacy, communication and campaign programmes.
| Category | Polarisation and political equality |
| Year awarded | 2025 |
| Grant size | £150,000 |
Economic Change Unit
In March 2026, the Foundation contributed £150,000 over three years towards Economic Change Unit’s (ECU) core costs. ECU’s vision is of a fair, sustainable and resilient economy where everyone has the freedom and security to live a good life.
| Category | New economic models and systems |
| Year awarded | 2026 |
| Grant size | £150,000 |
Community Energy England
In January 2026, the Foundation contributed £165,019 over three years towards Community Energy England’s core costs, supporting their work delivering community-led projects aimed at tackling climate change.
| Category | Triple planetary crisis |
| Year awarded | 2026 |
| Grant size | £165,019 |
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