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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.
A sweet new chapter for Luminary Bakery
We were delighted to hear from TFN charity alumni, Luminary Bakery with the wonderful news that it is opening a new bakery and café at Google's headquarters in King's Cross!
A sweet new chapter for Luminary Bakery
We were delighted to hear from TFN charity alumni, Luminary Bakery with the wonderful news that it is opening a new bakery and café at Google's headquarters in King's Cross!
Fado, poetry and dancing - it’s TFN in Portugal!
What do Fado, waltzing, and a beautiful poem have in common? They were all part of a creative matched-funding challenge at the inaugural Circle of Donations for Impact in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the River Douro from Porto.
Fado, poetry and dancing - it’s TFN in Portugal!
What do Fado, waltzing, and a beautiful poem have in common? They were all part of a creative matched-funding challenge at the inaugural Circle of Donations for Impact in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the River Douro from Porto.
City for LGBT+ raises over £125,000!
We are delighted to report that the eighth edition of City for LGBT+, held on 14 October at Macquarie, raised over £125,000 for three outstanding LGBTQI organisations working in Malaysia, the UK and the Caribbean.
City for LGBT+ raises over £125,000!
We are delighted to report that the eighth edition of City for LGBT+, held on 14 October at Macquarie, raised over £125,000 for three outstanding LGBTQI organisations working in Malaysia, the UK and the Caribbean.
Black Funding Network passes £200,000 milestone
On 1 October, the Black Funding Network (BFN) held its Autumn event, generously hosted by Monzo in London, bringing people together to support three inspiring Black-led grassroots organisations.
Black Funding Network passes £200,000 milestone
On 1 October, the Black Funding Network (BFN) held its Autumn event, generously hosted by Monzo in London, bringing people together to support three inspiring Black-led grassroots organisations.
Standing room only at our Autumn Connector
It was standing room only at our Autumn Connector on 16 September, held in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields and generously hosted by Weatherbys Private Bank.
Standing room only at our Autumn Connector
It was standing room only at our Autumn Connector on 16 September, held in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields and generously hosted by Weatherbys Private Bank.
First TFN event in Madrid raises €18,600 for local charities
TFN came to Madrid on 24 September for the inaugural Hortaleza Giving Circle, where 119 people came together and raised €18,600 for three local organisations.
First TFN event in Madrid raises €18,600 for local charities
TFN came to Madrid on 24 September for the inaugural Hortaleza Giving Circle, where 119 people came together and raised €18,600 for three local organisations.
Solutions Not Sides builds coalition for conflict resolution in schools
TFN charity alumni Solutions Not Sides is making excellent progress building a coalition to influence the curriculum review and make the case for conflict resolution skills to be taught in schools across the country.
Solutions Not Sides builds coalition for conflict resolution in schools
TFN charity alumni Solutions Not Sides is making excellent progress building a coalition to influence the curriculum review and make the case for conflict resolution skills to be taught in schools across the country.
TFN Charity Alumni in Action: Colyton Foundation
When Colyton Foundation pitched at our Spring Connector in May, Director Nick Wakeling highlighted a striking but often overlooked inequality: under-resourced young people in the South West face some of the greatest barriers to educational attainment and progression to higher education in the country.
TFN Charity Alumni in Action: Colyton Foundation
When Colyton Foundation pitched at our Spring Connector in May, Director Nick Wakeling highlighted a striking but often overlooked inequality: under-resourced young people in the South West face some of the greatest barriers to educational attainment and progression to higher education in the country.
TFN charity alumni in action: Clowns Without Borders
We were delighted to hear that the work of Clowns Without Borders UK, funded at TFN’s 20th anniversary event in 2022, is featured in a new exhibition at Imperial War Museum London.
TFN charity alumni in action: Clowns Without Borders
We were delighted to hear that the work of Clowns Without Borders UK, funded at TFN’s 20th anniversary event in 2022, is featured in a new exhibition at Imperial War Museum London.
Anja Batista Sönksen appointed Chair of The Funding Network
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Anja Batista Sönksen as Chair of The Funding Network’s Board of Trustees.
Anja Batista Sönksen appointed Chair of The Funding Network
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Anja Batista Sönksen as Chair of The Funding Network’s Board of Trustees.
TFN Australia takes part in major collective giving study. But is the UK missing out?
TFN Australia has contributed to Giving Together, a landmark report from Philanthropy Australia that provides the country’s first comprehensive national picture of collective giving.
TFN Australia takes part in major collective giving study. But is the UK missing out?
TFN Australia has contributed to Giving Together, a landmark report from Philanthropy Australia that provides the country’s first comprehensive national picture of collective giving.
St Martin-in-the-Fields to host the Autumn Connector
We are delighted to announce that this year’s Autumn Connector will take place at St Martin-in-the-Fields on Wednesday 16 September, from 5.45pm.