Putting
the ‘s’ in ESG
Businesses & Brands
The ‘Social’ component of your ESG strategy is crucial, and yet it can be the most difficult part. As experts in social change, we’ll help your business support communities and movements in a way that meets their needs and yours.
What we do
We design and deliver grant distribution programmes.
We sign grant agreements on behalf of grantees.
We take care of the whole grantmaking process.
We help groups with bespoke support, whether that’s to do with governance, comms or fundraising.
Let’s put our heads together
Need fresh ideas to tackle a specific challenge? We love working with forward-thinking trusts and foundations to find and test new solutions.
Our difference
Over £16m in total channelled to grassroots groups through SCN
*Responding to our 2021 annual survey – read our full Impact Report here
Relevant FAQs
Who is this for?
We support a wide range of actors looking to get funding to grassroots groups. This includes businesses, foundations, trusts, philanthropists, institutions, and intermediaries. Not sure if it’s suitable for you? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
What do you mean by a grassroots group?
We primarily support informal, grassroots community groups that are unincorporated. That means they’re not registered as a legal entity, such as a charity or community interest company.
They may or may not have a constitution – that is, an agreed set of principles around how they govern themselves. And they tend to be hyperlocal, volunteer-led groups that work to benefit the communities they serve.
How much does it cost?
All our services charge a fee ranging from 5% to 7% depending on what you need. There may be extra costs if we’ve agreed something bespoke. Take a look at our different services here – you can find the prices on the relevant pages.
Can you grant to people outside of the UK?
Yes, we can. The set-up is different, though, so we’d need to talk you through the process first. Get in touch to find out how it works.