New foundation launches with initial £10mn for engineering-related causes
Industrial technology company Smiths Group has launched the Smiths Group Foundation, with a primary focus on expanding access to Science, Technology,…
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Big Issue Group merges foundation into new CIC
The Big Issue Group has merged its Big Issue Foundation charity frontline services with its company frontline sales operation into…
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Grant-making by foundations rose to record £3.7bn in 2020-21
Grant-making by the top 300 foundations increased by 13% in real-terms in 2020-21 from the previous year, according to research…
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London Marathon Foundation reaches £100mn funding landmark
The London Marathon Foundation has awarded £100 million in funding to more than 1,600 projects since it was founded in…
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Foundation launches to support those with life-changing injuries
Fletchers Group, a UK medical negligence and personal injury specialist law firm, has launched an independent charitable foundation arm.
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London Marathon Charitable Trust rebrands as London Marathon Foundation
The London Marathon Charitable Trust has today been re-named the London Marathon Foundation as part of a rebrand of the…
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GSR launches foundation with $10mn pledge
Global crypto market maker and liquidity provider GSR has pledged an initial $10mn (over £8.3mn) to establish the GSR Foundation,…
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Flickr Foundation launches with aim of preserving Flickr for future generations
Flickr.org has launched – a new foundation that will run alongside the company with the mission of growing, stewarding, and…
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Charity Commission urged to take active role in improving problematic grant making processes
Problematic grant making processes are holding the sector back, a new report has warned, with the Charity Commission urged to…
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Sean Connery Foundation established to support good causes in Scotland & Bahamas
Two years after Sir Sean Connery passed away, his family has established a foundation to support institutions and organisations through…
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New funder round up – 5 recent foundation launches
With a number of foundations launching recently to support people and projects across a range of areas, from music to…
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New taskforce of funders & foundations aims to boost enterprise in nonprofit sector
Funders and foundations including the National Lottery Community Fund, Power to Change, and The Mercers’ Company have joined a taskforce…