Applications are currently being accepted for the Shackleton Foundation Seed Funding 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Shackleton Foundation Seed Funding
The Shackleton Foundation was established in 2007 by descendants of members of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expeditions. Its funding programme is designed for early-stage social entrepreneurs who have bold ideas for addressing challenges faced by disadvantaged and socially marginalised young people.
Benefits of Shackleton Foundation Seed Funding
- Successful applicants can receive up to £15,000.
Shackleton Foundation Seed Funding Requirements
The programme is primarily intended for individuals establishing new organisations that have a clear social purpose and benefit disadvantaged young people in the UK.
Applicants must generally meet the following conditions:
- Be establishing a new organisation or social venture.
- The organisation must generally be no more than 12 months old.
- Have a clear focus on disadvantaged children and young people aged 0–25.
- Operate for the benefit of young people in the United Kingdom.
- Demonstrate a clearly identified social need.
- Present an innovative or high-potential solution.
- Demonstrate potential for measurable social impact.
- Show how the venture can develop and become sustainable.
- Request funding equivalent to at least 25% of the total annual project cost.
Eligible organisational structures can include:
- Registered charities
- Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)
- Other suitable social enterprises with appropriate asset locks or mission statements
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
02 November, 2026
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