Summary
Small Charities Coalition is sadly closing. A group of funders are working together to support the transition of its Helpdesk service for small charities to a new partnership between NCVO and FSI.
Aims and activities
Aims and questions
Aims and activities
The Small Charities Coalition (SCC) recently announced that it is sadly closing down.
A group of funders have been supporting SCC to carry out a final evaluation of their work and to identify a new host for its Helpdesk and some other services that are greatly valued by many small charities. These services are now being transferred to a new partnership between NCVO and the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI).
How to get involved
The group of funders who have been supporting SCC with its closure and legacy are interested in identifying any other funders who may be interested in contributing to the costs of the services that are transferring to the new host organisations.
This may then prompt wider discussions about how funders can best support infrastructure focused on helping small charities beyond that.
If you are a funder who would like to get in touch and explore how you might help, please contact Duncan Shrubsole at Lloyds Bank Foundation.
Who's involved
Who was involved
This emerging collaboration opportunity currently includes the following funders, who have previously supported the Small Charities Coalition or have shown an interest in helping secure an ongoing legacy for their role and services: Lloyds Bank Foundation, Tudor Trust, The National Lottery Community Fund, Garfield Weston Foundation, City Bridge Trust and Pilgrim Trust.
Learning and Resources
The report Small and Mighty: A report on the life and legacy of the Small Charities Coalition includes a set of principles for all those who work with, fund and support small charities, and recommendations to inform the design of future infrastructure for small charities.
