DWF Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary after reaching £1.5m in donations

The DWF Foundation has surpassed £1.5m in donations as it marks a decade of supporting communities around the world. Launched in 2015 by DWF, the Foundation continues to be a central pillar of the business’ commitment to responsible business.

Over the past decade, the Foundation has remained dedicated to its core aim: providing funds, resources and mentoring to help individuals, groups and communities achieve their full potential. It supports charities in locations where DWF operates and focuses on delivering meaningful, long-term impact.

The DWF Foundation supports registered charities working in one or more of its five priority areas: Homelessness and Poverty; Health and Wellbeing; Employability; Education; and Environment and Sustainability.

In reaching the £1.5m milestone, the Foundation has supported more than 700 charities and food banks worldwide, creating opportunities for people to believe, inspire and change. This includes charities in Manchester, Liverpool and the wider region.

Colleagues across DWF play a central role in the Foundation’s success, taking part in fundraising, volunteering, team challenges, mentoring and a wide range of initiatives to support local communities.

A significant milestone in its journey came in 2019 when DWF partners gifted 1.8 million shares as part of the Group’s listing on the London Stock Exchange, which significantly strengthened the Foundation’s long-term ability to support charities around the world.

Joel Heap, managing partner of DWF in Manchester, said: “Marking the Foundation’s 10th anniversary and surpassing £1.5 million in donations is a proud moment for DWF. Colleagues and clients here have played a vital role in supporting charities across Greater Manchester, helping the Foundation make a real and lasting difference in our communities. As we look ahead, we remain committed to strengthening that impact across our region.”

Kathryn Tighe, fundraising lead at Wood Street Mission, a charity that has received funding from the DWF Foundation, said: “Support from the DWF Foundation has helped strengthen our Family Basics project which reaches more than 2,500 children living with the effects of poverty and ensures they can access the essential items they need. This grant from the Foundation played an important part in helping children and their families move towards greater stability and a more secure future. We’re truly grateful for this support.”

Jim Davies OBE, founder patron of the DWF Foundation, said: “When we established the DWF Foundation in 2015, our aim was to create a lasting, positive impact for the communities connected to DWF. A decade later, having donated more than £1.5 million and supported over 700 charities worldwide, I could not be prouder. Thank you to all DWF colleagues for their generosity and continued support. Here’s to the next decade of helping our global communities!”