- Grant-making
Closest to the Problem, Closest to the Solution
We believe the people closest to a problem are closest to its solution. That is why we fund small and local charities — the ones embedded in their communities, trusted by the people they serve, and too often overlooked by big funders.
Through unrestricted funding, support to develop, and influencing policy and practice, we help small and local charities thrive, communities grow stronger, and people overcome complex issues and barriers so they can transform lives.
- How we fund
Three Kinds of Backing
01
Unrestricted Funding
You know your community better than we do. Our core grants trust you to spend where the need is greatest.
02
Support to Develop
Money alone is not enough. We help partners get stronger — governance, fundraising, leadership.
03
Influencing Policy
We take what our partners see on the frontline and carry it to the people who make decisions.