Nationwide Fairer Futures

Helping to tackle three of the biggest issues we see in society today – youth homelessness, families living in poverty and people living with dementia. Working with our charity partners Centrepoint, Action for Children and Dementia UK. 

Helping those who have been dealt an unfair hand

Life can deal people an unfair hand at any time. We witness that with our own customers, young and old. Nationwide Fairer Futures will help tackle three of the biggest issues we see in society today – youth homelessness, families living in poverty and people living with dementia. 

Working with Centrepoint, Action for Children and Dementia UK, we will make a difference across generations to some of the most disadvantaged people in our communities. 

How do we help?

Each year Nationwide gives 1% of its profits before tax to good causes. Three quarters of that amount goes to the Nationwide Fairer Futures programme and one quarter to the Nationwide Foundation, an independent charity which aims to increase the availability of decent, affordable homes for people in housing need.  

Nationwide Fairer Futures enables our employees to support these partnerships - or other charities close to their heart - whether through fundraising or volunteering, using up to 14 hours of paid leave each year.

You can find out how our previous grants, colleague involvement and charity donations have helped local communities across the UK in our social impact report. 

Read our social impact report - PDF 4.7MB (opens in a new window)

Our charity partners

We've chosen to partner with three brilliant charities for Nationwide Fairer Futures. Each is a leader in its area, working hard to make a difference to people across the UK.

Centrepoint - tackling youth homelessness

Every four minutes, a young person aged 16 - 24 faces homelessness.

Every young person deserves to have a safe place to call home where they can rebuild their life and move on to a bright, independent future. 

Our aim

2,800 homeless young people will be supported to take steps towards independence and a home of their own. Our aim is to enable them to have a home where they feel safe, where they belong and where they can rebuild their lives. 

Our partnership with Centrepoint

Action for Children - helping families living in poverty

30% of all children in the UK are living in poverty. No child deserves to grow up hungry and cold. 

Being cold, tired and hungry can damage education, friendships and mental health and disrupt children’s life chances. The charity helps families through crisis, and fights for an end to child poverty.

Our aim

100,000 children, young people and parents living in poverty or experiencing financial hardship will be given practical and emotional support. Our aim is to provide a lifeline for those in desperate need, enrich the lives of children and help families improve their situations. 

Our partnership with Action for Children

Dementia UK - helping those with dementia

1 in 2 people will be affected by dementia in their lifetime.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity. Its specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, tailored advice and support to help families care for their loved one and ensure no one faces dementia alone.

Our aim

100,000 people living with dementia and their carers will be supported through specialist care and guidance. Our aim is to empower people to have the best life possible, for as long as possible. 

Our partnership with Dementia UK