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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.
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.
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.
Over a quarter of a million pounds raised for small charities with T. Rowe Price
At our Summer Connector in June, £44,357 was raised for School and Family Works, People in Need Today and the Environmental Law Foundation.
Over a quarter of a million pounds raised for small charities with T. Rowe Price
At our Summer Connector in June, £44,357 was raised for School and Family Works, People in Need Today and the Environmental Law Foundation.
The Vavengers: from TFN pitch to $10 million commitment to end FGM
We first met The Vavengers at the Festive Connector in December 2023. At the time, the survivor-led charity, which works to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other forms of gender-based violence, was projecting an annual income of £150,000and had a staff of less than three.
The Vavengers: from TFN pitch to $10 million commitment to end FGM
We first met The Vavengers at the Festive Connector in December 2023. At the time, the survivor-led charity, which works to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other forms of gender-based violence, was projecting an annual income of £150,000and had a staff of less than three.
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.