1. Community foundations in the UK
Clare Brooks
Director of Philanthropy

2. UK network Overview Three roles – how they play out in UK context
Current climate and future trends

3. Overview

4. Philanthropy’s changing face

5. Growth Source of funds – more private than public
25% growth last year – the value of Challenge funding during a time of recession

6. Grant-making & community knowledge
The dominance of big brand charities – top 10% receive 90% of sector’s income
Niche: small charities and community groups, typically under £50k – the backbone of communities
20,000 charities and community groups across the UK funded every year
Our reach: - no one lives more than 20 miles from a group funded by a UK CF

7. Community knowledge Role of technology

8. Leadership
Community Convenor
Community Campaigner
Community Catalyst

9. The moment is now? Climate and trends
Focus on citizen empowerment and communities
Time of recession – a squeeze
More joint working
Move to unlock more money, work it smarter. Doing more grants: social finance

10. More information