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Trust, communication, and risk: 3 takeaways on social impact from the Marmalade festival
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 8 April 2025.
Funders and grantees need to trust and challenge each other, we need creative ways to communicate impact outside our bubble, and we need to recognise the risks of not funding.
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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
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We want to hear from you
On 19 March 2025.
We want to hear from you to shape how our new project to amplify the voices of people and communities most impacted by climate change is designed and delivered.
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How can prisons adapt to the climate and nature crises?
By Abigail Rose .
On 11 March 2025.
The prison system is not built to withstand increasingly intense heatwaves and floods, to provide access to green spaces, or to develop skills that set people up for green jobs.
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New research to help charities stop children and young people ‘falling through gaps’ in mental health support
On 5 March 2025.
NPC have announced a £145,000 project to tackle the youth mental health crisis.
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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.
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How to decide if spending down is right for your foundation
By Hannah Large, and Sarah Denselow .
On 5 March 2025.
If you’re a trustee of grant-making organisation that’s been considering spend down as an option, how could you approach this decision and what are some of the factors you might want to consider?
Event
Spending down your endowment
On 9 June 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
This online training is for funders and will explore what to consider if spending down your endowment.
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Systemic approaches to strategy
On 2 July 2025, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
This event will explore systemic approaches to strategy
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Spend local growth funds on parent-led early years support, says think tank
On 26 February 2025.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Levelling Up Fund cash should support community-led pre-school services in deprived areas, argues think tank NPC.
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How funders can reduce inequalities in early years
By Abigail Rose .
On 26 February 2025.
Invest in accessible community-led projects, including through micro-grants, and support systemic approaches.
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Understanding the role of community-led early years support
By Abigail Rose, Teresita Eguiguren, Claire Gordon, and James Somerville .
On 26 February 2025.
In this report we explore the types and distribution of community-led early years provision in England.
