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Welcome to the Shackleton Foundation

The Shackleton Foundation provides early stage venture capital funding to social entrepreneurs. Founded to celebrate the legacy of Sir Ernest Shackleton, the famous leader, adventurer and Antarctic explorer, our mission is to support social entrepreneurs who exemplify the indomitable spirit of Shackleton. We invest in inspirational leaders with entrepreneurial ideas, stimulating projects and the will to make a difference to the less advantaged. We believe everyone has an Antarctic…what’s yours?

A short film about Sir Ernest Shackleton, his enduring legacy and the work of the Shackleton Foundation.

Narrated by Foundation trustee and Chairman Bill Shipton.

Calling all Shackletons!

Are you called Shackleton?

Do you think you can live up to your name?

Find out how you can help the Shackleton Foundation and win some incredible prizes by matching the courage and determination of Sir Ernest Shackleton for just one day.

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Funding in 2013

Over the next year, the Shackleton Foundation will focus on supporting aspiring leaders and social entrepreneurs whose projects benefit young people in challenging circumstances.

We are looking for long-lasting, far-reaching projects with the potential to provide solutions to intractable social problems. If you’re passionate and have an idea about how to generate positive social change and help disadvantaged young people, then we can provide the mentoring, training and funding to make it happen.