Brutal Facts: ‘Coming of Age’, What’s Going on with UK Charitable Trusts?
Over the last 21 years we have been through unprecedented financial turmoil: a financial crash in in 2008-9 and a global pandemic in 2020-21. Over the same time, UK trusts have tripled their grantmaking. What’s going on and why?
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Reflections and Projections on UK Trusts’ Philanthropy, 2004-2024
What can we learn from the last 21 years and how can this inform our preparation for the next 21? This event will provide unique insight into the world of UK foundations – from five different perspectives:
1. Judith McNeill,
2. Bill Bruty, a fundraiser of over 40 years of experience who has shaped the
landscape of UK trust fundraising.
3. David Carrington,
4. Lesley Alborough,
5. The ‘FTL Fishtank’, a dataset of 100 UK foundations with analysis going back
to 2004.
Join us for a lively and informative discussion which will be essential for both
fundraisers and grantmakers.
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON 6th May 2026, 11am-1.30pm, including an hour of networking @ the Art Workers’
Guild, Queen Square, London.