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The Shackleton Foundation is inviting aspiring social entrepreneurs to apply for a new £15,000 award designed to help transform innovative ideas into lasting change for children and young people in Cumbria only.For the first time in its history, the UK-wide charity is …

The Shackleton Foundation is delighted to announce our newest Leader - Murhad Hussain. Murhad has received a grant of £15,000 towards SpinLab, a community-focused venture which aims to create Aberdeen’s first full-time table tennis facility. SpinLab will provide affordable access to sport, …

The Shackleton Foundation is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Treebeard Trust, which has committed £15,000 per annum for three years to support the Foundation’s mission of investing in early‑stage social entrepreneurs helping disadvantaged young people.This multi‑year funding will strengthen …

Ten years ago marks the anniversary of the death of one of the Shackleton Foundation Founders, Henry Worsley and we are excited that his son, Max Worsley will be continuing his legacy - literally following in his father’s and Shackleton’s, footsteps to …

The Shackleton Foundation is delighted to announce our latest Leader -Valerian Spicer. Valerian has received a grant of £13,400 to deliver a year-long Girls’ Boxing & Mindfulness Programme for young women aged 13–25 in Tower Hamlets. The aim is to directly support …

We are are thrilled that Sam Everard, Founder and Chief Executive of SAMEE charity has been awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours list. Sam received her Shackleton grant in 2018 and since then has become a valuable member of our …