A collaborative peer support group for trusts spending out

Issue:
Grant-making practices
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Activities:
Information-sharing
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Peer learning
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Joint research
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Influencing policy or practice
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Aligning processes
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Co-ordinating funding
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Location:
UK-wide
Stage:
Existing Collaboration

Summary

A varied group of charitable trusts which have made the decision to expend all of their income and reserves, which come together face to face and via email for peer support and advice

Aims and activities

Aims and questions

Aims and activities

The main aim of the group is to exchange learning and provide peer support on practical questions e.g. on redundancy processes, communication with partners and legacy reports. We have subgroups working on collaborative opportunities and advocacy.

We are also trialling a more engaged action learning set in the first half of 2025.

How to get involved

Please contact Sally at Gower Street for further information.

Who's involved

Who was involved

The group includes a number of trusts currently spending out including Gower Street, Sir Ernest Cassel Educational Trust, Joffe Charitable Trust, Polden Puckham Charitable Foundation and Roger Raymond Charitable Trust.

Learning and Resources

We have published learning reports as separate organisations which are available via our websites. We are working on a joint book project as a legacy for the group’s work.

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