Scottish Power Foundation

The ScottishPower Foundation, an independent grantmaker established by a UK energy company, drives its mission to tackle social and environmental challenges by advancing poverty relief, education, environmental protection, arts, heritage, culture, science, disability support, and community development, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Core values of independence, transparency, ethical conduct, diversity, inclusion, strong governance, and accountability guide decisions, prioritizing charities demonstrating clear impact, sustainability, innovation, and long-term community empowerment through merit-based funding by an expert Board of Trustees, fostering resilient communities via strategic, ethical partnerships.

It supports educational programmes propelling children and young people into STEM careers through skills training, mentoring, and employability support; environmental conservation projects recycling marine-harmful materials and promoting sustainability; arts and cultural events empowering communities, including music therapy transforming dementia care for older people and creative arts reducing social isolation; social initiatives addressing poverty and disadvantage via community development schemes; disability relief like Deaf healthcare access and support for those with physical disabilities or health needs; and citizenship-building activities such as peer support groups, befriending, therapeutic activities, and inclusive outreach for vulnerable families, elderly residents experiencing isolation, children facing educational barriers, and disadvantaged communities seeking holistic wellbeing through preventative, community-led, person-centred interventions that build resilience, inclusion, and positive change.

Exclusions encompass capital projects, emergency relief, seed funding, unrestricted core costs, or general running expenses, focusing solely on project delivery including related salaries. Distinctive priorities target children and young people, older people, poverty-affected families, disabled individuals, and UK communities enhancing social, cultural, or environmental wellbeing, favouring innovative, governance-strong charities with evidence-based, sustainable impact over corporate ties, emphasizing ethical transparency, diversity-driven solutions, and grassroots empowerment for those in greatest need.