# The Shackleton Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1118686 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1118686)
- Company number: 06107694
- Website: https://www.shackletonfoundation.org
- Latest income: £63.9k; spending £59.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shackleton-foundation

Founded in 2007, The Shackleton Foundation's mission is to support individuals of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds who exemplify the spirit of Sir Ernest Shackleton: inspirational leaders wishing to "make a difference", in particular to the less advantaged.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Shackleton Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Shackleton Foundation reported income of £63.9k and spending of £59.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Shackleton Foundation in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (shackletonfoundation.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Shackleton Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Shackleton Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Shackleton Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Shackleton Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Shackleton Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Shackleton Foundation reported income of £63.9k and spending of £59.5k.


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