The PwC Foundation

The PwC Foundation is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1144124).

The PwC Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales that works to promote sustainable development, social inclusion and environmental awareness for the public benefit. It was set up in October to promote social inclusion and sustainable development in the UK, in line with PwC's purpose. Its annual giving was £2,201,449 paid, according to its annual report. Its programmes include the Flying Start Bursary, through which it made donations of £526,000 to five United Kingdom universities, and the Inclusive Growth programme, which builds on the work of the ColourBrave Charity programme with over 30 organisations.

Priority Areas

The Foundation works with selected charities and social enterprises to promote sustainable development, social inclusion and environmental awareness, including social mobility, education, healthcare and wellbeing, and the environment. It considers proposals for programme delivery that meet its charitable objectives, with review by the Community Engagement team and trustees. It also supports voluntary, community and social enterprises and provides matched funding in certain circumstances to Group staff involved in the wider charitable sector. Donations also reach universities through a bursary programme. Its charitable and community contributions are aligned with areas that matter to PwC people, support the firm’s purpose and draw on its expertise to help address social problems.

Themes

• Social inclusion
• Sustainable development
• Environmental awareness
• Social mobility
• Education
• Healthcare and wellbeing

Geographic Focus

Priority: The UK.

Charities and social enterprises approach the Foundation for funding. Proposals that meet its charitable objectives and relate to programme delivery are reviewed by the Group’s Community Engagement team and board of trustees.

Who can apply:

• The Foundation works with selected charities and social enterprises. Funding proposals must meet the Foundation’s charitable objectives and relate to programme delivery.

What the charity says:

• The Foundation aligns its charitable and community contributions with areas important to its people, its purpose and where its expertise can have the most impact.