@ACFoundations

The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) is the leading membership association for foundations and independent grant-makers in the UK.

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Joined October 2013
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Association of Charitable Foundations | 18,732 followers on LinkedIn. The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) is the membership body for UK foundations and grant-making charities. | The...

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Our office will be closed from 12pm today until 2 January. Email and social media won’t be monitored during this time. Registration remains open for our 2025 events (acf.org.uk/events), and check out our Jobs board for new foundation roles (acf.org.uk/jobs).
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An excellent example of funder collaboration led by @EllermanUK In this blog on @FunderHub, @SufinaAhmad shares the collaboration’s achievements in environmental conservation in the UK Overseas Territories, and invites other funders to join them: funderscollaborativehub.org.…

An invitation to join the UK Overseas Territories Fund: An unparalleled opportunity for philanthr...

The UK Overseas Territories Fund has achieved significant success and impact. Sufina Ahmad from John Ellerman Foundation, and Sophia Cooke from the Environmental Funders Network, discuss the findings...

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ACF has been proud to be on the project’s steering group over the past 12 months. We are looking forward to the launch of the principles intended to give trustees and charity leaders further clarity and confidence when making decisions about their investments.
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One year ago, CFG and a group of charity sector bodies and advisers began the Charity Governance Investment Principles project. We're excited to announce it will be launching on Thursday 16 January! Find out more loom.ly/rkiUn9k
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Have a job to advertise or looking for a new role? Don't wait until January. Get ahead of the competition and explore the ACF jobs board, the only dedicated board for the grant-making and foundation sector in the UK. Members can post jobs for free. 👉 acf.org.uk/jobs
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We are excited to share two new case studies that showcase how ACF members @TheSocialInvest and the #HenrySmithCharity use #StrongerFoundations to inform their work around #diversity, #equity and #inclusion Members can view the case studies here: acf.org.uk/ACF/Research-and-… #DEI
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Remember to share your experiences and provide feedback on the draft #CivilSocietyCovenant framework by midday next Thursday, 12 Dec. Together, we can build an agreement between civil society and government that reflects and supports all communities. 👇 ncvo.org.uk/get-involved/civ…

The Civil Society Covenant

Share your views on a new framework to improve the relationship between civil society and government

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Brilliant session earlier with @ACFoundations getting charitable foundations and trusts more aware of community shares, two brilliant presentations from @twoqueensstudio and @bramleybaths If you want to find out more, get in touch!
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#ClimateChange affects every aspect of life – health, housing, education & political stability. @ACFoundations’ @CarolJMack urges foundations to connect their missions with #ClimateAction & take bold steps towards impact: acf.org.uk/acf/Blog/2024/CEO… #PhilanthropyForClimate
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Member network meetings this week: 1. Place-based - strategies for supporting anti-racist community initiatives. Weds, 1pm-3pm 2. Housing and homelessness - actionable solutions for improving access to affordable, secure housing. Thurs, 1pm-3pm Details: acf.org.uk/events
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Explore our Funder Commitment on Climate Change (FCCC): acf.org.uk/FCCC For funder guidance and resources around the cost of living crisis: acf.org.uk/ACF/Research-and-… For practical diverse, equitable and inclusive (#DEI) resources: acf.org.uk/ACF/Research---re…
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Nine considerations for foundations responding to rising demand for funding: acf.org.uk/acf/Blog/2024/ris…
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In our next Housing and homelessness network meeting for members, we'll focus on practical solutions to improve access to affordable, secure housing. Find out more and join the discussion - acf.org.uk/Shared_Content/Ev…
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A new guide for ACF members sets out the main types of funder collaboration, their potential benefits, and tips on overcoming barriers to working with other funders: mailchi.mp/acf/fchnov2024

Funders Collaborative Hub newsletter

The latest funder collaboration opportunities, events and resources

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The member went on to say that they had found our #StrongerFoundations work (lnkd.in/eypSQ4pC) and @FunderHub particularly helpful. Find out more about ACF membership benefits here: lnkd.in/eErcvns4
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With world leaders gathering for the #COP29 climate summit, ACF CEO @CarolJMack takes a timely look at key insights and practical steps from #ACFLeadersForum24 discussions on how foundations can contribute to the global effort to address climate change: acf.org.uk/acf/Blog/2024/CEO…
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Don’t miss our last #DEI learning event of 2024! In this interactive session for funding practitioners, we'll explore the difference between transparency and accountability, examining tested models that funders can apply in their own context. 👇👇👇 acf.org.uk/Shared_Content/Ev…
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If you work for a voluntary organisation, share your thoughts with @NCVO and @ACEVO - your input is needed to shape the #CivilSocietyCovenant. Learn more 👇 ncvo.org.uk/get-involved/civ…

The Civil Society Covenant

Share your views on a new framework to improve the relationship between civil society and government

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Great to be with @ACFoundations this morning talking about intersectionality and the climate crisis. The excellent @NPCthinks research I cited is here: thinknpc.org/resource-hub/ev…

Climate crisis impacts on people experiencing health inequalities?

The effects of air pollution and changes to the natural environment are deepening health inequalities.

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It's great to know that these key offerings resonate so well with our members. Learn more about our training and events here: acf.org.uk/acf/ACF/Events_le… Learn more about our member networks here: acf.org.uk/acf/ACF/Connect_c…
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