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ACF produces a range of publications:
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Publications for Grant-Makers
Our flagship quarterly magazine, Trust & Foundation News keeps members up to date with grant-making trends and the shared experience and perspective of other foundations. We also publish a monthly members' e-bulletin, regular member briefings and advice and guidance for grant-makers.
Find out about the benefits of joining ACF and accessing our full range of publications and resources for grant-makers.
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Publications - What's New:
Good Practice for Corporate Foundations
Published by: Association of Charitable Foundations, September 2010
ACF commissioned this Guide to Good Practice for Corporate Foundations to show ways in which corporate foundations work and to highlight examples of good practice. It brings together the collective expertise of many contributors, and was informed by a series of interviews with leading figures from UK corporate foundations. This Guide is written to assist both those already funding or operating a corporate foundation and those considering doing so.
Price: Free to download for members
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ACF Trustee Guide
Spending Out: learning lessons from time-limited grant-making
Published by: Association of Charitable Foundations, February 2010
This booklet continues the series of guides for ACF members, drawing out the questions of purpose and focus asked by limited-life foundations to reveal experience and learning that may be of value to many other foundations undertaking their own periodic reviews, as well as new philanthropists considering the appropriate vehicle for their giving.
Price: £10 View full details
The Charities Act 2006: a Guide for Foundations and Grant-Making Trusts
Author: Gareth G Morgan
The only guide written from the distinct perspective of grant-makers - as independent supporters of the charitable sector. It will prove an essential tool for the trustees and staff of all trusts and foundations - to help them understand the impact of the Act both upon their own charities as well upon those seeking grants from them.
Price: £10.00 View full details
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