About us
Shanly Foundation aims to support worthwhile causes across a wide spectrum that benefit the local community including support for:
- Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
- The homeless
- Mental health
- People with physical disabilities
- Life limiting illness
Shanly Foundation is funded entirely by the Shanly Group of companies whose story began in 1969. Since then, Shanly Group and Shanly Foundation have contributed more than £28m to support hundreds of local community groups and charitable organisations. Each year Shanly Foundation now donates over £1.75 million to good causes, providing valuable financial assistance and improving the quality of life for those most in need across our communities in South East England.
Grants
In 2024, while Shanly Foundation remained committed to its core philosophy of being accessible to even the smallest requests, the trustees recognised the pressing needs of applicants facing statutory income cuts and the ongoing cost of living crisis. In response, Shanly Foundation increased both the level and variety of grants awarded. Donations increased by 11% on the previous year with 493 grants awarded to the value of £1.8 million. Notably, the Action Against Homelessness and Training & Careers in Construction funds encouraged applicants to submit multiyear requests, resulting in a significant increase in multiyear grants to over £500,000 – a 167% rise compared to the previous year.
- Percentage of awards up to £2,000 16%
- Percentage of awards between £2,001 and £9,999 50%
- Percentage of awards between £10,000 and £24,999 16%
- Percentage of awards between £25,000 and £49,999 6%
- Percentage of awards over £50,000 12%
News
The Shanly Foundation Joins the Big Give Christmas Challenge as a Champion Funder
The Shanly Foundation is proud to announce its participation as a Champion Funder in this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s largest match funding campaign. As a Champion, we are pledging...
From Workshop to Workforce: Supporting Youth Through VIY
Shanly Foundation is proud to continue its support for Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), a social enterprise that helps young people gain practical construction skills while improving community spaces....
Shanly Foundation Helping Young Londoners Build Careers in Construction
Shanly Foundation is supporting a targeted programme by Construction Industry Trust for Youth to help 375–400 young people in Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, and Barking & Dagenham who are NEET or at...