Who we support

TFN supports charitable projects whose aim is to achieve enduring, positive, transformational social change for individuals, communities, and/or society and the environment over the long term.  We support projects which:

• Address issues of inequality and disadvantage
• Create advocacy, campaigning or dissemination with the potential to change society for the better
• Wish to change attitudes, behaviour, laws and public policy
• Attempt to find a new/better solution to an underlying problem
• Focus on personal development to change the way beneficiaries act and live
• Pilot solutions with the potential for expansion to support many more people

We aim to address both traditional and emerging issues, some of which are largely neglected by existing grant-giving charities, but which promise to have great impact on society.  We are particularly keen to support small-scale projects that are difficult to fund.  Unlike many funding bodies, we will also contribute toward core and administrative costs.  Members can expect to be stimulated and challenged by their contact with a wide range of issues and the social entrepreneurs tackling them.

The Funding Network does not accept unsolicited grant applications; all the organisations and projects that apply for slots at our funding events are presented for support by our members. See our Becoming a Member page for more information on membership.