For trusts and foundations
Association of Charitable Foundations
The leading membership association for foundations and independent grant-makers in the UK. Its 440 members collectively hold assets of around £50bn and give over £2.5bn annually.
‘Combining the practical wisdom of funders worldwide with our expertise to improve the practice of philanthropy.’
A UK-based network of foundations, family offices and individual donors supporting environmental causes. Their aim is to increase the amount of financial support for environmental causes and to improve its overall effectiveness.
Funder Commitment on Climate Change
Launched in 2019, The Funder Commitment on Climate Change (FCCC) is a holistic, high-level framework supporting funders to play their part in tackling the causes and impacts of climate change.
Helps those involved in giving grants to connect and collaborate.
Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR)
IVAR works with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen communities across the UK through action research.
NPC’s regularly updating and interactive databank, to help charities and funders better understand needs in communities around the UK.
A cross-sector membership network for funders and investors in London’s civil society.
Participatory Grantmakers Network
A global collective of individuals and organizations interested in sharing knowledge and practice to improve participatory grantmaking and encourage its use within philanthropy. “We believe that when grantmaking processes are designed and owned by communities themselves, philanthropy will be more effective, democratic, and just.”
Trust-Based Philanthropy Project
A five-year, peer-to-peer funder initiative to address the inherent power imbalances between foundations and nonprofits.