The internet has revolutionised our world. We exist to ensure that the ongoing tech revolution delivers positive and equitable social impact: that when our lives are transformed by tech, they are transformed for the better.
Established as the Corporate Foundation of Nominet in 2008, the Trust became independent and formed a new strategic partnership with Social Investment Business in May 2018. Now known as Social Tech Trust, the charity continues to provide grant funding and support to organisations that use tech to transform lives. Since 2008 the charity has supported over 750 socially motivated initiatives in the UK, providing more than £31m of funding to drive change with tech.
Established as the Corporate Foundation of Nominet in 2008, the Trust became independent and formed a new strategic partnership with Social Investment Business in May 2018. Now known as Social Tech Trust, the charity continues to provide grant funding and support to organisations that use tech to transform lives. Since 2008 the charity has supported over 750 socially motivated initiatives in the UK, providing more than £31m of funding to drive change with tech.
Location: United Kingdom, England, Oxford
Employees: 1-10
Founded date: 2008
Investment Type: Venture Capital
Mentions in press and media 8
| Date | Title | Description |
| 08.05.2025 | Wagestream's £300M Leap: A New Dawn for Financial Wellbeing | In the bustling world of fintech, Wagestream has made waves. The London-based company recently secured a staggering £300 million debt financing facility from Citi. This move is not just a financial boost; it’s a lifeline for many employees ... |
| 07.05.2025 | Wagestream secures £300M debt financing to expand its alternative to high-interest loans | UK financial wellbeing solutions company Wagestream has announced a £300 million debt financing facility provided by Citi. Launched in late 2024 through an early access program, Wagestream’s Workplace Loans has already helped the lives of t... |
| 07.05.2025 | British FinTech startup Wagestream secures €352 million for fair financial services for employees | Wagestream, a London-based startup innovating financial wellbeing solutions, announced a €352 million debt financing facility provided by Citi in order to continue its app-based offering and develop their Workplace Loans product. Better Soc... |
| 13.04.2022 | Wagestream, a financial super app for waged workers, raises $175M, passes 1M users and doubles down on the U.S. | Front-line workers and those paid in hourly wages rather than salaries have become a prime target in the world of business IT, with a wave of apps helping them find jobs, do their jobs, communicate with each other better. In the latest deve... |
| 13.04.2022 | Bringing financial wellbeing to frontline workers streams in $175 million for Wagestream | Historically, frontline workers have been excluded or forced to pay more for financial services than other workers. Research from the University of Bristol shows they pay a premium of £490 more for basic household and financial services eac... |
| 24.05.2021 | Allia's lessons from the Impact Accelerator | Allia's lessons from the Impact Accelerator 24-05-2021 Allia has been working with impact ventures for many years (70+ ventures and over £90 million raised by alumni). Yet the organisation is still iterating on how it can make the Impact Ac... |
| 05.02.2019 | Social Tech Trust Backs Start-ups investing in Social Justice | 2 shares Share Tweet Pin LinkedIn Social Tech Trust (STT), is a UK based charity that funds social justice projects by tech Start-ups. STT has spent more than £30 million supporting over 750 businesses that care for and protect communi... |
| - | Bringing financial wellbeing to frontline workers streams in $175 million for Wagestream | Historically, frontline workers have been excluded or forced to pay more for financial services than other workers. Research from the University of Bristol shows they pay a premium of £490 more for basic household and financial services eac... |