Nationwide Fairer Futures

Youth homelessness, family poverty, dementia and cancer affect so many people of all ages across the UK. With our charity partners, and our members, we have helped over 65,000 people in our first year already. This year we will help even more.

Helping even more people across the UK – one year on

In 2024, we partnered with Centrepoint, Action for Children and Dementia UK to help tackle 3 of the biggest issues we see in society today: youth homelessness, families living in poverty, and the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

In 2025 we announced our new partner to Fairer Futures – The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. 1 in 2 of us will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in our lives. Cancer can have a greater impact on those who are most vulnerable. We want to support customers affected by cancer in the best possible way.

Watch our video showing how people have benefited from Fairer Futures over the past year.

Over 65,000 people supported in our first year

Through our funding in year one:

1,627
homeless young people supported with a safe space to rebuild their lives.
36,833
children and parents living in poverty or experiencing financial hardship received vital funding.
29,173
people living with dementia and their carers supported by specialist dementia Admiral Nurses.

“Through Nationwide Fairer Futures, and having more than 600 branches across the UK, we’re able to provide vital and accessible support across Britain’s communities. This year, we have been able to help over 65,000 people across the UK. As a mutual we believe we have a role to play in strengthening the communities they serve and supporting those most in need.”

Charlotte Kensett, Director of Customer Experience & Social Impact, Nationwide

Transforming lives with our charity partners

Action for Children

Our funding supports Action for Children's Family Fund and Family Clubs. Family Fund help families buy food, pay bills or enjoy special experiences that they would not otherwise have been able to afford. Family Clubs create welcoming, safe spaces in local communities, while also building supportive relationships with other families.

Our partnership with Action for Children

Centrepoint

We’ve been able to help Centrepoint support young people with emotional, practical and financial support to help break the cycle of homelessness. Our funding enables Centrepoint to provide safe, secure accommodation, refurbish homes and fund deposits so young people can rent their own homes.

Our partnership with Centrepoint

Dementia UK

We've provided funding for 30 specialist Dementia UK Admiral Nurses to hold in-person clinics in Nationwide branches across the UK and run a dedicated helpline.

Our partnership with Dementia UK

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports the work of The Royal Marsden, a global leader in cancer research. The treatments developed by The Royal Marsden improve the lives of many in this country and worldwide. We’re funding 30 specialist research staff at The Royal Marsden to help them achieve breakthroughs in cancer treatment.

Our partnership with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

How does Fairer Futures work?

Each year Nationwide gives 1% of its profits before tax to good causes. This is split between the Nationwide Fairer Futures programme and The Nationwide Foundation, an independent charity that aims to increase the availability of decent, affordable homes for people in housing need.  

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 2.5MB (opens in a new window)