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25 May 2010
The Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales today published its annual report announcing £20.6 million had been invested in tackling disadvantage in 2009.
One of the UK’s leading grant makers, the independently run Foundation supports charities that help disadvantaged people play a fuller role in the community. During 2009, the Foundation funded over 900 small to medium sized charities tackling nationwide-wide issues through local community work. Over 1,800 jobs and 6,900 volunteering opportunities (often leading to employment) have been supported in the last three years throughout England and Wales.
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17 May 2010
ACF is very pleased to announce a series of three linked discussions on the roles of foundations in what is becoming a very changed world. Building specifically on requests from members, and on the Charity Commission’s report last year, Firm Foundations, these events aim to provide a unique space for Chief Executives to review the financial and policy context ahead for foundations.
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18 March 2010
Navigating the markets: Investment insights for charities, foundations and endowments. A Dow Jones event sponsored by CCLA and M+G Investments on 28 April 2010.
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26 February 2010
For the first time ever, the EFC is holding a Foundation Week, from 31 May to 4 June 2010. This will be an event that includes OPEN DAYS for the public and other stakeholders in the run-up to the EFC’s Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Conference.
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16 November 2009
New grants aim to get more disabled people volunteering are available from 16 November 2009. These grants are part of the £2 million Access to Volunteering Fund, which was developed by the Office of the Third Sector in the Cabinet Office as a pilot scheme in Greater London, the West Midlands and the North West. The first deadline for applications is
1 December.
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29 October 2009
Lambeth Endowed Charities is looking to recruit a Grants Officer. This is a great opportunity to join a small, progressive organisation concerned with improving the lives of those affected by poverty and the consequent social exclusion. Deadline for applications is noon 24 November 2009.
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1 October 2009
A fund of £3 million over five years has been created by the Baring Foundation for grants to strengthen arts organisations with a trackrecord of work with older people. To accompany the new programme, the Foundation has published the first Uk-wide mapping report of such work entitled
Ageing Artfully.
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15 October 2009
Genesis Philanthropy Group is recruiting for a Senior Advisor, a part time consultant who will serve as GPG’s primary resource for expertise on best practices in Foundation operations and grant making. Candidates must have a record of experience as a senior executive with a significant philanthropic foundation.
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14 October 2009
The European Association for Philanthropy and Giving event - Grant-making in the downturn on 11 November 2009. This event would be suitable for grantmaking trusts and foundations, charities seeking to fundraise from grantmakers, advisers, consultants and intermediaries advising these organisations, and anyone with an interest in the relationship between grantmakers and charities and the impact of the recession on their work.
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1 October 2009
The Dulverton Trust is an independent Grant-Making Charitable Trust which provides support for a wide range of charities. A vacancy will arise on the retirement of the current Director in May 2010. Closing date for applications is
5 November 2009.
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29 September 2009
Chris Underhill from BasicNeeds comes to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund on
Wednesday 21 October 2009 to discuss how partner organisations in the local area were consulted in order to gain an understanding of the socio-economic situations facing internally displaced men, women, youth and children, and how priority needs and expectations of this beneficiary group were identified and solutions found.
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7 August 2009
The Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales has launched a new £1 million funding programme for charities which are working to improve the life choices and chances of young offenders.
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17 July 2009
The Carnegie UK Trust Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society in the UK and Ireland and openDemocracy are hosting an event to explore the role of civil society associations in creating and supporting spaces for dissenting voices. The event will be held on Tuesday 28 July 2009 in London.
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09 July 2009
LankellyChase Foundation wish to appoint new Trustees and invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate first hand experience of the sectors supported by the Foundation or have complementary skills in project evaluation and/or governance of charities. Deadline for applications is 31 July 2009.
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06 July 2009
The Charity Commission's report 'A Guide to Corporate Foundations' has been published. ACF members from the Corporate and Business Issue Based Network gave invaluable input to the discussions about, and the development of this guide.
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7 June 2009
ACF PRESS RELEASE - 7 June 2009. New ACF survey on the impact of the recession finds that trusts and foundations are cautiously optimistic over the longer term.
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16 April 2009
After the Crunch New Investment Thinking for Foundations, Endowments and Charities - 9 June 10:00 – 15:30 (including luncheon debate) at a Central London location. A unique, free-to-attend event for Trustees, Chief Executives and Financial Directors of charitable organisations, arranged by Dow Jones in association with ACF, and sponsored by CCLA.
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19 May 2009
The Big Lottery Fund have developed a course for their staff to help them identify potential insolvency cases. They are holding the training course in Newcastle and London, and would like to invite external funders to take part.
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18 May 2009
ACF is the membership association for the UK’s charitable and independent funders that use their financial and other assets to support charities working for a better society. By encouraging best practice in grant-making, ACF seeks to ensure more efficient support for charities and their beneficiaries.
The Membership Development Manager will use their marketing expertise to develop and implement a plan to promote the benefits of ACF’s role and services for foundations, significantly increasing our membership, along with the voice and influence of our members in the policy arena.
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15 May 2009
ACF is looking for an intern with excellent organisational skills to work on placement for 3 – 4 months depending on availability, for 2 days per week, to assist with the planning and running of two conferences for grant-making organisations in the UK.
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22 April 2009
Insider Knowledge - Series Two programme of events held at The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, The County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road between 11:30am – 12:30pm.
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22 April 2009
The Carnegie UK Trust’s Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society is organising two free events in May;
creating a climate for a just society and
the role of UK civil society in defending global civil society.
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17 March 2009
Trustee Exchange Event - 26 March 2009 - Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, London
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29 November 2008
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is one of the larger independent grantmaking foundations in the UK. We make grants to organisations which aim to maximise opportunities for individuals to experience a full quality of life, both now and in the future.
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10 October 2008
ACF will continue to talk with the Office of the Third Sector to raise the concerns of members about this issue. In the meantime, for members who are concerned about investments in failed Icelandic banks the Charity Commission has issued guidance - Financial Services Compensation Scheme - what it means for charities.
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6 October 2008
Following Phil Hope MP's promotion to the Department of Health, Kevin Brennan, MP for Cardiff West, has been named as the new Minister of the Third Sector in Gordon Brown's recent cabinet reshufffle. He will move from his post as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department of Children, Schools and Families, where has been since 2007. Prior to this he was Lords Commissioner to the Treasury - a Senior Government Whip position.
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6 October 2008
Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) has appointed Richard Robinson as Investment Director, Lucy Palfreyman as Finance and Resources Director, and Dan Watson as Communications Manager. PHF, which operates programmes spanning Social Justice, Education & Learning, and the Arts, has grown significantly over the last three years, reflecting a strategic increase in its grant making activity. The foundation plans to expand its grant making to £20 million per year, particularly through the creation of a greater range of special initiatives.
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17 July 2008
A resent survey showed that most Gypsy & Traveller groups feel that grant makers are distant and inaccessible. Whether you are a grant maker which aims to address inequality or support the arts, we want to know about whether the Traveller community in the UK is accessing your grants programmes - and if not, why this is so.
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13 June 2008
Our two day conference will refresh, inspire and invigorate you. Challenging plenaries will explore some of the major issues facing the world today, while a wide range of breakout sessions will consider a host of different topics relevant to the work of foundations and grant-making trusts. Download a brochure for full details of speakers and workshops.
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23 June 2008
The Barrow Cadbury Trust has launched a new funding stream aimed at fostering greater cohesion in some of Britain’s most diverse towns and cities. The trust will fund voluntary and community projects with grants typically worth £30,000.
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10 June 2008
The Baring Foundation is running a Special Initiative to promote intercultural dialogue. A major element of this is the creation of awards to reward good practice at the local level.
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10 June 2008
Charities Evaluation Services (CES) is launching the third and updated edition of PQASSO (Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations) on Wednesday 25th June.
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5 June 2008
GrantScape is committed to improving the natural environment and the quality of life of local communities through our grant programmes. Since 1997, the charity has awarded grants totalling over £8 million through our very popular Biodiversity Challenge Fund to support major nature conservation projects across England and Wales.
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19 May 2008
Northern Rock Foundation is reopening its grants programme for high-quality and high-profile culture and heritage projects in North East England and Cumbria. The programme will be worth 2 million in 2008. They are now seeking applications to support performing arts, contemporary craft, design and new media, museum and heritage exhibitions, festivals and collaborations as well as professional training for people working in these areas.
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14 May 2008
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is launching three exciting new approaches to its funding: a new funding strand based on Food, a pilot programme of work in Northern Ireland and a Finance Fund.View full details…
12 May 2008
The Nationwide Foundation, together with the Abbey Charitable Trust and Volunteering England has just launched research into how charities and companies can work better together for mutual benefit. View full details…
29 April 2008
The Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales has just published its 2007 Annual report and accounts which confirms its commitment to focusing on funding small and medium charities working to tackle disadvantage at a local level and national level. In 2007 the Foundation gave grants totalling £24.3 million (over 1,200 grants). View full details…
23 April 2008
New Philanthropy Capital launch their new research into giving to organisations overseas.
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12 March 2008
Wishing to strengthen its positive impact on the biodiversity of the UK and the welfare of farmed animals both in the UK and internationally, The Tubney Charitable Trust
has announced a new, more focused approach to its charitable giving. Beginning on 3 June 2008, this will see the Trust awarding grants to invited applicants only.View full details…
22 February 2008
The Office of the Third Sector are in the process of setting up the new advisory body to be in place in April this year. They have set up a web microsite containing all the application information, and invite you to please view this, and also consider informing colleagues and/or contacts who may wish to apply.
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8 February 2008
Inspiring Scotland, an innovative scheme to deliver strategic, targeted and long term funding to the Scottish voluntary sector has been launched by the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland.
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8 February 2008
BBC Children in Need and The Hunter Foundation are delighted to announce a UK wide £2 million grants programme: Positive Destinations.
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5 February 2008
The Wellcome Trust announces its plans to increase its spending to almost £4 billion over the next five years.
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18 January 2008
GrantScape has published a review of their achievements over the last 10 years.
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3 January 2008
Andrew Barnett (newly appointed Director) outlines his vision for Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch.
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2 December 2007
The Carnegie UK Trust has published a report that summarises the findings of a series of futures events held by the Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society in the UK and Ireland.
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21 November 2007
The Vodafone UK foundation has announced the winner of its new flagship funding programme, Reach. A collaboration of four charities will share £5m funding across three years for work helping 16-25 year olds facing social exclusion.
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15 November 2007
CPF and TfL have launched their latest publication,
Challenges: Reflections on Funding and Changes in London 1986-2007 by Tim Cook, former Clerk to the CPF Trustees. The report provides personal reflections on the changes with the Trust for London, as well as those taking place simultaneously at the City Parochial Foundation.
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29 October 2007
A new report published by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation argues that childhood is being undermined by the growth of risk aversion and its intrusion into every aspect of children's lives.
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