Charitable Foundation

What we do

The DS Smith Charitable Foundation was established in 2011 and supports charities and causes that algin with our values. These include, but are not limited to:

- The environment: Specifically, biodiversity - enhancing species diversity, improving the environment for plants and animals, and protecting natural habitats

- Education: Specifically, sustainability-related education and skills training - inspiring and educating our communities and future generations on the circular economy

Impact & Stories

Discover what projects the DS Smith Charitable Foundation has had the privilege and opportunity to support.

How we're governed

Our eight trustees set the direction of the Foundation and ensure its charitable purposes are met. Our secretary manages the day to day running of the Foundation.

Our Small Donations Committee is attended by our Trustees and meets on a quarterly basis (every three months) to review applications up to £10,000.

Our Large Donations Committee meets on a biannual basis (every 6 months), is attended by our Trustees and a representative of the DS Smith PLC Group Operating Committee, and reviews applications over £10,000.

Small Donations Committee Meetings	Large Donations Committee Meetings
July 2024	May 2024
October 2024	November 2024
January 2025	May 2025
April 2025	November 2025

 

Application Form

Interested? To apply for funding, please click here.

How we are funded

The DS Smith Charitable Foundation receives its income from DS Smith PLC.

Trustees of the Foundation

The DS Smith Charitable Foundation is government by eight Trustees. All members of the DS Smith Charitable Foundation are employees of DS Smith that requested to be a part of the Foundation and have been appointed due to their charitable experience, geographic representation and valuable skills & knowledge which they to help the Foundation fulfil its aims.

Members of the DS Smith Charitable Foundation