Empowering lives, transforming communities
Our vision is a world where every person has the means to enjoy a peaceful and fulfilling life, with access to safe water, healthcare and education. To achieve this we work with funding and charity partners to sustainably improve life for communities suffering hardship in the UK, Africa and Asia.
Supporting livelihood development and community infrastructure across the UK, Africa and Asia
Empowering lives
Learn how our funding increases household food, health and income security by supporting livelihood development.
Transforming communities
Find out how our funds improve access to education, healthcare and safe water by developing community infrastructure.
A few of our projects
Supporting young people in the UK into work
Helping young people who aren’t in education gain skills and qualifications to boost their confidence and help them find work.
Transforming maternal healthcare in Zambia
Helping to rebuild a maternity and infant health unit in Chibombo that provides safer births, better healthcare and brighter futures.
Supporting children in the UK who have witnessed domestic abuse
Funding the refurbishment of a library and playroom for children who have escaped domestic abuse with their mothers.
News from Halcrow Foundation
Our founding Chair steps down after 20 years
David Kerr reflects on the foundation’s journey and celebrates the trustees’ commitment to maintaining Halcrow’s engineering legacy.
2024: Our most active year yet
Our latest annual report shows how Halcrow Foundation funds sustainably improved life for more than 10,000 people in Africa, Asia and the UK last year.
Celebrating 20 years of Halcrow Foundation
Since 2005, we have spent more than £3 million giving people the tools to lift themselves out of poverty and build a better future.