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Who Are We?

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The Screwfix Foundation is a registered charity set up in 2013 in the UK and launched in the Republic of Ireland in 2025. We are passionate about making a difference to communities for the benefit of people in need.

The Screwfix Foundation currently offers local registered charities and not for profit organisations funding in the region of £5,000. All applications are reviewed individually by our team on a quarterly basis, the review dates are in March, June, September and December. Please see our Full eligibility criteria.

How do we raise money?
We raise funds throughout the year to support causes that will change people’s lives. Look out for raffles and fundraising weeks held within Screwfix stores and you can also round up your pennies when shopping online at www.screwfix.com or on the Screwfix app.

You can see all the great projects we have supported below

•Grant Awards 2023

How to Apply

Before applying for funding from The Screwfix Foundation, your organisation MUST:

Be a registered charity or not for profit organisation.
Help those in need. This could be by reason of financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages in the UK.
Be looking for funding to support projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of. homes, community buildings and other buildings.

Please see our Full eligibility criteria.

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We have supported over 3000 projects across the UK

Supporting over 3000 Projects

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Meet The Team

John Mewett, Trustee

John is a founding member at The Screwfix Foundation, his vision, passion and leadership has helped raise over £12 million. His breadth of experience globally in business, marketing, digital & sales enables him to lead the charity into the next chapter of growth. "The last 10 years would never have been possible without the commitment of our Screwfix colleagues and customers to raise all of the money we have been able to donate. With more applications than ever before, he is finding new ways to lead the charity to support even more people in need".

Liz Bell, Trustee

The purpose of the Screwfix Foundation is really important to Liz, being able to make a difference to small and large charitable organisations through the foundation grants means we can make an impact across a broad range of projects. Liz worked for the United Way while living in America, the work of that organisation was all about linking businesses to charitable projects. Liz has been the HR Director for Screwfix since 2015, where she leads the People Agenda for all the colleagues across the Screwfix businesses. Screwfix colleagues are key in helping us raise money for the Foundation and the link back to colleague engagement is very significant.

Lyndsey Taylor, Trustee

Lyndsey joined in 2022 to take over as Treasurer. With a wealth of experience in finance, digital & Anayltics, Lyndsey says: “I was really proud to be asked to be part of the Foundation and use my skills to help continue the positive impact the Foundation has had on the charities we support.”

Phil Barr, Trustee

Phil joined the Foundation in 2022. An experienced retailer and active fundraiser that has taken him across the world, Phil is ready to lead the next journey as the Foundation looks to register as a foreign charity in ROI in 2024. “ I am looking forward to aiding and supporting our local organisations who make a real difference in their communities and being a founding member of our Foundation here in ROI"

Ken Comber, Trustee

Ken joined in 2024. Ken is the CEO of a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities and autism. Ken brings his knowledge and experience of the charity sector to the Foundation. Ken has worked in the public and private sector including heading up the social housing provider Abri's corporate services team and then was the lead on establishing and developing their community investment and resident involvement strategies. Whilst at Abri Ken's team gave out grants to local and national charities, very similar to the Screwfix Foundation but on a smaller scale. Ken is "looking forward to being able to help support charities where there is an ever-increasing need for grants to be able to simply survive".

Claire Flory, Screwfix Foundation Manager

Claire has been the Screwfix Foundation Manager since 2021 and prior to that held the role of Trustee. "I love being part of the Foundation and seeing the real impact we are making to charities and not for profit organisations throughout the UK" Claire is experienced in grant & fundraising strategies, with an indepth knowledge of charity governance. She is passionate about continuing to grow the Foundation and helping more people in need.

Andrew Barnes, Trustee

Andrew joined the Screwfix Foundation as a Trustee in 2025. He leads corporate partnerships at Sense, a national disability charity, where he works with companies to develop long-term, purposeful collaborations that support people with disabilities. Before joining Sense, Andrew held senior fundraising and innovation roles at Cancer Research UK, and earlier in his career worked internationally in the recruitment sector. He brings a practical, partnership-focused approach to his role and a strong interest in helping charities grow their impact. “It’s a real privilege to be part of the Screwfix Foundation. It makes a huge impact in local communities, and I’m really looking forward to helping make a difference and contributing to its continued success.”

Partnerships

Hospice UK

The Screwfix Foundation has partnered with Hospice UK - the national champion representing the community of more than 200 hospices across the UK. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to supporting people in need and making a meaningful difference in communities where we live and work.

Hospices care for around 310,000 people each year, yet many are underfunded and under increasing pressure. Through this partnership, we’ll provide improvement grants to help hospices enhance their facilities and buildings, ensuring more people receive the care they need, now and in the future.

We’re delighted to welcome Hospice UK as our newest charity partner. This collaboration will enable us to extend our reach and support even more people within our communities.

VIY

Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) and The Screwfix Foundation have joined forces to deliver an initiative that transforms community spaces while giving young people the chance to learn valuable trade skills. This collaboration combines VIY’s expertise in youth engagement and training with The Screwfix Foundation’s commitment to supporting local projects and charitable organisations.

The partnership is expanding nationwide, with plans to deliver projects in all four UK nations by the end of 2026. Together, we aim to create more opportunities for young people and continue revitalising charitable spaces where they’re needed most.

Want to learn more about upcoming projects and how you can make a difference, email foundation@screwfix.com or visit

https://volunteerityourself.org/mentors/