Great to see Civil Society picking up on foundations' responses to the recent racist riots (civilsociety.co.uk/news/foundatio…), including from ACF's Jim Cooke's blog, which you can find in full here: acf.org.uk/ACF/Blog/2024/…

Our next children & young people network meeting will focus on equity - looking at opportunities to build it into our work and how we can make sure funding is accessible, inclusive and anti-oppressive. Join us! Visit our website for more info and to book: acf.org.uk/Shared_Content…

The #ACFLeadersForum24 will kick off with a welcome breakfast kindly hosted by ACF Official Partner Ruffer. Meet friends old and new, and Ajay Johal and India White-Spunner (pictured) from Ruffer. Have you booked your tickets yet? acf.org.uk/leadersforum24

Foundations have responded to the immediate impact of the recent racist riots but what about the longer-term? Following on from our blog last week, this week's explores five practical ways foundations can tackle the causes and consequences of the violence: acf.org.uk/ACF/Blog/2024/…

Join us for this network meeting to explore the complex issue of housing-related poverty. We'll discuss the challenges faced by individuals and families, share successful strategies, and consider new approaches to better support those in need. Book here: acf.org.uk/Shared_Content…

We are so grateful to all sponsors of the #ACFLeadersForum24. Today's shoutout goes to Blackbaud, who will be showcasing Blackbaud Grantmaking™, their leading grant management software for powering social impact, at their exhibition stand. Find out more: acf.org.uk/sponsors

Following the riots, a group of funders are coming together to focus on understanding and funding against systemic racism. The next meeting is on 5 Sept, online. For any grant-makers who would like to join this discussion, details are here 👇 funderscollaborativehub.org.uk/events/focus-o…

Get an all-session early-bird pass at £15 to the #FestivalOfTrusteeship 2024 with Getting On Board! Whether you’re just getting started on your #trustee journey or have been a serial trustee for years, there’s something for you. Offer ends 31 August. eventbrite.co.uk/e/festival-of-…

Impact investing: a fad or here to stay? In this month's CEO blog, Carol Mack explores the growing popularity of impact investing among trusts and foundations. Read it here: acf.org.uk/ACF/Blog/2024/… #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpactInvesting

Collaborative funding opportunity to support conservation internships 👇

Just one week to go - have you booked? During this network meeting, we'll explore the complex issue of housing-related poverty - discuss the challenges, share successful strategies, and consider new approaches to better support those in need. Book here: acf.org.uk/Shared_Content…

We are so grateful to all sponsors of the #ACFLeadersForum24. Today's shoutout goes to Gallery Partnership, who would like to tell you more about BenefactorCloud, the trusted grant management software choice for grant organisations for 25+ years. See acf.org.uk/sponsors for more

As a roundtable participant, ACF CEO Carol Mack will speak about #foundations who fund on migration, asylum and refugee issues, and the links to other charitable missions. She'll also share examples of funders stepping up in response to the anti-immigration riots.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) are keen to understand your experiences of trustee recruitment via a 5-10 minute survey: ow.ly/7rMv50T8Nsq The survey closes at 2pm on Thursday and they ask that only one person per organisation completes it.

A great lunchtime ready about how William Grant Foundation are demonstrating a number of Stronger Foundations principles in their grant-making. ACF members can read a case study on the foundation's feedback system here: acf.org.uk/ACF/Research-a…

If you're looking for new ways of investing then this is for you. We'll explore the opportunities that #SocialLending can bring by those providing loans and those who have received them. Details👇 acf.org.uk/Shared_Content… Free for Social Impact Investors Group (SIIG) members

Preparation for the #ACFLeadersForum24 is now well underway and we are very much looking forward to welcoming you on 18 Sept! If you haven't yet booked your place, NOW is the time to do so as ticket sales are closing soon. Full details and tickets info: acf.org.uk/leadersforum24

Are you a new ACF member or would you just like a reminder about how to maximise your membership? Join us on 2 October to find out more about your membership benefits, meet other new members and hear from ACF's CEO Carol Mack. Sign up here: acf.org.uk/acf/Shared_Con…

We are so grateful to all sponsors of the #ACFLeadersForum24. Today's shoutout goes to SmartyGrants, a #GrantsManagement solution that facilitates streamlined grant-making practices through an intuitive, affordable platform. Visit their stand on 18 Sept: acf.org.uk/leadersforum24

Please join us for a 'State of the sector' presentation and Q&A with Celine McStravick of NICVA. Sign up here: acf.org.uk/Shared_Content… #NorthernIreland