The Henry Smith Foundation backs organisations and their leaders with bold ideas dedicated to making social change across the UK.

We invest in their work, strengthen their voice and help their impact grow. They’re building brighter futures for people and pushing for fairer systems.

In 2024 we awarded £61.9 million, supporting over 970 organisations and reaching over 410,000 people across the UK.

We’ve been doing this for nearly 400 years. And now, in the face of rising inequality, economic pressure and broken systems, we’re going further.

We fund organisations supporting people through three key life transitions:

Getting started – supporting families to give their young children a strong start

Building independence – helping young people move into adulthood with confidence, skills and hope

Safer futures – supporting people to rebuild their lives after abuse, displacement or prison.