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Trust-based philanthropy is gaining traction across the UK, reshaping how funding bodies and charitable organisations collaborate. Instead of dictating how grantseekers should use their awards, funders are removing strict grant requirements in favor of trusting their partners to do what is best for the community. This approach removes rigid requirements and instead fosters transparency, efficiency,
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Artificial intelligence has transformed how applicants and reviewers handle grant applications. AI grant applications streamline the process, providing grantees with the tools to personalize their proposals and reviewers with the ability to quickly identify candidates who are not a good fit. But is the use of AI in grant reviews and applications ethical? And what
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Across the UK, grantmakers are juggling more complexity with fewer resources than ever before. Whether it’s responding to urgent community needs, complying with governance requirements, or demonstrating impact to stakeholders, there’s one thing many UK funders are beginning to agree on: spreadsheets just don’t cut it anymore. From national trusts to grassroots family foundations, funders
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In 2024, only 50 per cent of UK adults donated to charity, marking the lowest giving rate in nearly a decade. For UK family foundations, this signals more than just a shift in donor behaviour. It reflects a wider expectation for efficiency, trust, and demonstrable impact. With lean teams, rising trustee demands, and mounting community
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Across the UK’s philanthropic sector, funders are taking a hard look at the systems they use to manage grants, and many are deciding it’s time for a change. In 2023-24 alone, the UK government awarded around £153.2 billion in grants, equivalent to 12.5 per cent of total public spending. With increasing pressure to reduce administrative