NEWS & VIEWS
Stories, insights and updates from our community
Here we share event highlights, guest blogs, member perspectives and international stories that show how live crowdfunding, shared generosity and practical solidarity help vital organisations raise funds, grow confidence and reach the next stage of their journey.

Three Years of Member Vouchers: A Milestone Worth Celebrating
Three years ago, we introduced a new benefit for TFN members: every first-time guest of a member would receive a £100 voucher to allocate to one of the projects pitching on the night.

Three Years of Member Vouchers: A Milestone Worth Celebrating
Three years ago, we introduced a new benefit for TFN members: every first-time guest of a member would receive a £100 voucher to allocate to one of the projects pitching on the night.

Summer Connector 2025 Impact Reports Now Available
We're delighted to share the 12-month impact reports from the charities that pitched at our Summer Connector 2025 event: Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants, Afghanistan Education Action, and the Schools Consent Project.

Summer Connector 2025 Impact Reports Now Available
We're delighted to share the 12-month impact reports from the charities that pitched at our Summer Connector 2025 event: Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants, Afghanistan Education Action, and the Schools Consent Project.

TFN Charity Alumni in Action
Earlier this month, we were delighted to attend the launch of TFN charity alumnus Artis Foundation’s new digital creative learning platform at the House of Lords.

TFN Charity Alumni in Action
Earlier this month, we were delighted to attend the launch of TFN charity alumnus Artis Foundation’s new digital creative learning platform at the House of Lords.

Zahid Mubarek Trust – a powerful impact report
When Khatuna Tsintsadze, Co-Director of the Zahid Mubarek Trust (ZMT), took to the stage at this year's Spring Connector at Janus Henderson Investors, she brought with her not just an impact report — but the living proof of how transformational their work is.

Zahid Mubarek Trust – a powerful impact report
When Khatuna Tsintsadze, Co-Director of the Zahid Mubarek Trust (ZMT), took to the stage at this year's Spring Connector at Janus Henderson Investors, she brought with her not just an impact report — but the living proof of how transformational their work is.

Building Bridges Through Giving: Welcoming Visitors from Serbia
We were delighted to welcome three inspiring women from the Stara Pazova Community Foundation in northern Serbia - Marina Petrović, Ksenija Radišić and Maja Šaš - to London for our Spring Connector earlier this month.

Building Bridges Through Giving: Welcoming Visitors from Serbia
We were delighted to welcome three inspiring women from the Stara Pazova Community Foundation in northern Serbia - Marina Petrović, Ksenija Radišić and Maja Šaš - to London for our Spring Connector earlier this month.

Could you help tell TFN’s story?
We are recruiting for a new part-time freelance communications and digital content role to help support our newsletters, website, social media and wider digital presence over the coming months.

Could you help tell TFN’s story?
We are recruiting for a new part-time freelance communications and digital content role to help support our newsletters, website, social media and wider digital presence over the coming months.

Latest Trustee Appointments
Following their appointment at the April Board meeting, we were delighted to welcome new Board members, Adizah Tejani and Aparajita Kashyap, at this week’s Spring Connector event.

Latest Trustee Appointments
Following their appointment at the April Board meeting, we were delighted to welcome new Board members, Adizah Tejani and Aparajita Kashyap, at this week’s Spring Connector event.

Spring Connector puts a spring in our step!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring Connector event at Janus Henderson on Wednesday and helped make the evening such a success through your generous support.

Spring Connector puts a spring in our step!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring Connector event at Janus Henderson on Wednesday and helped make the evening such a success through your generous support.

TFN in Portugal
Last month we were delighted to deliver training in Lisbon on the TFN model to representatives from 17 Portuguese Foundations interested in bringing TFN events to their communities.

TFN in Portugal
Last month we were delighted to deliver training in Lisbon on the TFN model to representatives from 17 Portuguese Foundations interested in bringing TFN events to their communities.

Connector Plus at The OWO
Set against the remarkable backdrop of The OWO, last month’s Connector Plus brought people together for an evening of generosity, beauty and purposeful giving.

Connector Plus at The OWO
Set against the remarkable backdrop of The OWO, last month’s Connector Plus brought people together for an evening of generosity, beauty and purposeful giving.

TFN charity alumni in action
It was a pleasure to see TFN alumni The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation continuing to make a powerful difference in schools through its drug education programme.

TFN charity alumni in action
It was a pleasure to see TFN alumni The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation continuing to make a powerful difference in schools through its drug education programme.

Inspiring the next generation of changemakers
Our New Year Connector in February welcomed Year 11 students from Brighton College for an inspiring evening of philanthropy, social impact and meaningful conversation.
