About

Committed to changing young lives for the better

Our family business is rooted in people. Everything we do balances firm commercial principles with our innate sense of social responsibility. The Wain Foundation is a natural extension of who we are and what matters to us. Driven by Bill Ainscough’s dedication to creating thriving communities through private development.

 

What we do

The Wain Foundation is a new way of giving. An independent fund that helps us support even more registered charities in our North West, South West and Severn Valley regions. Focusing on charities that help lift children, young people and their families out of poverty and disadvantage. To enrich lives and create a more positive future for everyone.

I’m honoured to become Chairman of the trustees of the Foundation, and I am determined to ensure it makes a real difference to people’s lives
Bill AinscoughChairman

How we work

The Wain Foundation is dedicated to making a difference in the communities it works in. The charitable projects we support direct our funds to the people that need it the most. We understand that every project is different. Whether it’s small or large-scale, immediate or over a longer term, our fair and considered process ensures we give the right kind of help, in the right way.


Who can apply

We welcome applications from any registered charity that helps disadvantaged children, young people and their families in the areas in which we work. If you’re unsure whether you qualify to apply for a grant, please use our eligibility checker.


Charity sectors we support

We support both local and national charities across a wide range of sectors. We are particularly passionate about projects that focus on any of the following fields: 

  • Children and families
  • Health, mental health and disability
  • Special needs and colleges
  • Education
  • Poverty and homelessness

Who we're supporting

Take a look at how we’re already helping create brighter futures through these local charitable projects: