The Bates Wells Foundation

Standing up for sustainable social change

The Bates Wells Foundation focuses on supporting sustainable social change. Since launching in 2015, this independent, UK-registered charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) (1150321) has given over £800,000 to different organisations and ground-breaking causes, funded by donations from the firm and a wider network of generous supporters.

All the Foundation’s annual reports and financial statements are on the UK Charity Commission website.

Stephen Lloyd Awards – backing social innovators

The Foundation gives technical, financial and moral support to innovators who are working on projects to tackle social problems. Shortlisted finalists are awarded up to £2,500, with the winner given £25,000 to help make their social or environmental innovation a reality.

More information on the awards and what they achieve can be found on the Stephen Lloyd Awards website.