Blog
Now is the time for a government match-funding scheme to unlock growth
By James Somerville .
On 20 March 2025.
Match-funding should be used to tackle barriers to employment
Event
Funder drop-in: Why funders should collaborate
On 13 May 2025, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Zoom
Our funder and philanthropist drop-ins are for staff and trustees at grant-making organisations, and individual philanthropists on topics of interest to the sector.
Event
Spending down your endowment
On 6 May 2025, 1:45 pm – 4:30 pm at 93 Great Suffolk Street
This in-person training is for funders and will explore what to consider if spending down your endowment.
Blog
Funding and Philanthropy in 2025: 5 trends to watch
By Alex Hayes .
On 11 February 2025.
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.
Blog
Measuring the impact of Participatory Grantmaking
By Natasha Friend .
On 23 February 2024.
Natasha Friend, Director of Camden Giving, encourages funders to consider Participatory Grantmaking.
Event
What do charity trustees need to know about campaigning?
On 20 March 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Zoom
Campaigning is a key tool for charities to make change. But, there is uncertainty around the role of charities.
Blog
Why women’s and girl’s charities are in survival mode
By Rebecca Gill.
On 31 October 2023.
If we really value an equitable future for women and girls, then we need to invest in it.
Blog
What is Open Philanthropy?
By Naomi Chapman .
On 21 September 2023.
A conversation between NPC and Citi about learning from the Open Philanthropy programme.
Blog
Closing a foundation
By Sarah Denselow .
On 24 August 2023.
An exploration of the issues surrounding the closure of a foundation following the announcement by Lankelly Chase.
Blog
Funding real change: fighting the nonprofit starvation cycle
By Funding For Real Change .
On 8 August 2023.
The Funding For Real Change website offers resources for funders to understand the nonprofit starvation cycle.
Resources
Open philanthropy guide
By Jane Dodson, Lily Meisner, Naomi Chapman, and Alfie Vaughan .
On 4 July 2023.
Open Philanthropy aims to turn foundation practice inside out and bringing people with lived and professional experience in.
Resources
How to embed DEI into your grant-making cycle
By Sarah Denselow, Cristina Andreatta, Lily Meisner, and Daniel Seifu .
On 9 May 2023.
A practical guide to becoming a diverse, equitable, and inclusive funder
