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Funders and grantees need to trust and challenge each other, and we need creative ways to communicate impact outside our bubble.

Match-funding should be used to tackle barriers to employment

The prison system is not built to withstand climate change, to provide access to green spaces, or to develop skills that set people up for green jobs.

If you’re a trustee of grant-making organisation how could you approach this decision and what are some of the factors you might want to consider?

Invest in accessible community-led projects, including through micro-grants, and support systemic approaches.

We know that ‘stepping back’ doesn’t work. The key is a true partnership to tackle shared challenges.

Increased use of AI, the growth of impact investing, responding to government policy, a potential gentle re-opening to applications, and the continuing rise of funder collaboration.

Start with the individual volunteer’s experience, prioritise locally-led and community-led approaches.